Genealogy Definition & Meaning

genealogy
noun
  1. successive generations of kin
  2. the study or investigation of ancestry and family history

"Genealogy" in song lyrics

See how genealogy is used in real songs:

  • "Whose anatomy contains royal genealogy"
    Afu-Ra — Self Mastery
  • "abbeyfeale ireland genealogy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "afragola italy genealogy"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "genealogy"

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