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Genealogy Definition & Meaning

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

"Genealogy" in song lyrics

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does genealogy mean?
successive generations of kin the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
What part of speech is genealogy?
Genealogy is a noun.
How many definitions does genealogy have?
Genealogy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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