genealogy

English

/ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/, /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
  • (countable) A record or table of such descent; a family tree.
  • (uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French genealogie derived from Latin genealogia derived from Ancient Greek γενεαλογία root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- (produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵenh₁-

Gloss

produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

産

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