Lineage

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family tree; a sequence of species each evolved from its predecessor

Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.

Example Sentences

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

She can trace her lineage back to the 16th century.

He traced his lineage back to medieval kings.

Example Expressions

royal lineage

Synonyms

ancestry, heritage, pedigree, descent, genealogy, bloodline

Entry 1

ancestry, heritage, pedigree

Entry 2

ancestry, heritage, descent, genealogy

Entry 3

ancestry, heritage, descent, bloodline, genealogy

Antonyms

Anonymity, Disconnection, descendant, offspring, progeny

Entry 1

Anonymity, Disconnection

Entry 2

descendant, offspring

Entry 3

offspring, progeny

Collocations

royal lineage, family lineage, trace lineage, noble lineage, ancient lineage

Entry 2

royal lineage, family lineage, trace lineage

Entry 3

noble lineage, family lineage, ancient lineage