ancestry

CEFRC1

/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The family members and history from which someone descends.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended.

Examples

  • However, the singer does not deny her ancestry.

  • He is of Japanese ancestry.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.

  2. The state of being ancestors.

More examples

In context

  • He is of noble ancestry.

  • I can trace my ancestry back to the 18th century.

  • Tali: My people place a high value on family and ancestry. There's an unspoken expectation that I'll live up to my father's example.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English auncestrie, from Old French ancesserie. See ancestor.