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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ancestry

/ˈænsɪstri/ noun · British & US
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What does ancestry mean?

noun

The line of descent from a common ancestor; a person's family history or origins. A person's ancestry may be traced through their parents, grandparents, and other ancestors.

Example

"She spent years researching her ancestry to learn more about her family's history."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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