lineage
Translation
lineage, ancestry, descent, pedigree
Examples
She has a lineage dating back to the 16th century.
She has a lineage dating back to the 16th century.
This is a dog with a noble lineage.
This is a dog with a noble lineage.
Grammar Patterns
a lineage of ((sb./sth.)) a line of descent from an ancestor He is of royal lineage.
to trace one's lineage to find out one's ancestry She traced her lineage back to Ireland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ancestry, descent, pedigree, parentage
Etymology
From 'line' + '-age' (a suffix denoting collection or condition). It refers to the 'line' of a family.
Memory Tips
Think of a family tree as a series of 'lines' connecting one 'age' to the next.