Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ancestry.
Ancestry - as a noun
The hereditary derivation of an individual
Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blood8blood linebloodline12descent10line4line of descentlineage8origin7parentage12pedigree12stemma10stock11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derivation14filiation12lineage8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hereditary patterninheritance16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I am proud of my Irish ancestry."
"She traced her ancestry back to the Mayflower."
"His ancestry can be traced to several European countries."
"The museum has a section dedicated to African ancestry."
"Some people are curious about their genetic ancestry."
Word Game Points
Is ANCESTRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ancestry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANCESTRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ANCESTRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ancestry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANCESTRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ANCESTRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ancestry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANCESTRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
