Lineage
Definition
(noun) The line of descendants of a particular ancestor
Examples
“His lineage can be traced back to ancient kings.”
“My mom keeps track of our lineage in a thick notebook.”
“She didn't care about the old ring, just the lineage behind it.”
“At the reunion, everyone started arguing over the family lineage.”
“Lineage matters to some people, especially when a name's been around for centuries.”
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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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