Genealogy and Kin

Genealogy

Genealogy noun - The line of ancestors from whom a person is descended.
Usage example: has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror

Kin and genealogy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kin" instead a noun "Genealogy".

Nearby Words: genealogical, genealogically

Kin

Kin noun - A group of persons who come from the same ancestor.
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Synonyms for Kin

Genealogy and kin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Genealogy" instead a noun "Kin".

Nearby Words: kinship, kinsman

How words are described

ancient ancient genealogy ancient kin
local local genealogy local kin
closest closest genealogy closest kin
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