CEFR C1

lineage

noun

Meaning

A line of descent from a particular ancestor; a family's ancestry or pedigree.

Examples

Her royal lineage could be traced back to ancient kings and queens.
The scientist studied the genetic lineage of the rare bird species.

Synonyms: ancestry, descent, pedigree, genealogy

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lineage (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/

Definition

A line of descent from a particular ancestor; a family's ancestry or pedigree.

Examples

Her royal lineage could be traced back to ancient kings and queens.
The scientist studied the genetic lineage of the rare bird species.
He was proud of his artistic lineage, with several painters in his family history.

How to Use lineage

lineage of (prepositional phrase): The ancestral line belonging to someone or something. — "The lineage of the royal family is well-documented."
trace one's lineage (collocation): To investigate and discover one's ancestors. — "She spent years tracing her lineage back to the 17th century."

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