Synonyms

family tree

American

noun

a genealogical chart showing the ancestry, descent, and relationship of all members of a family or other genealogical group.

family tree British

noun

Also called: genealogical tree. a chart showing the genealogical relationships and lines of descent of a family

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Etymology

Origin of family tree

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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From there, investigators can sometimes find distant relatives to help piece together a family tree that can point to a suspect, said CeCe Moore, a genetic genealogist and co-founder of DNA Justice.

From Los Angeles Times

From there, investigators can sometimes find distant relatives to help piece together a family tree that can point to a suspect.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, that long established branch of the dinosaur family tree has gained a surprising new member.

From Science Daily

A family tree hangs in the boardroom and some of the company’s oldest weapons, including a musket from 1830, are displayed in an archive of more than 1,500 pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the number of links and social connections in the sport can build a sprawling curling family tree.

From BBC

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