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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

filiation

/ˌfɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does filiation mean?

noun

The state of being a descendant or a child of a particular person or family. A connection or relationship by blood or marriage.

Example

"The historian studied the filiation of the royal family to understand their ancestry."

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