Ancestry

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌsɛstri/

Definitions of ancestry

noun Ancestry refers to a person's family or ethnic background, including their lineage or heritage.

Example Sentences

A1 I am interested in learning about my ancestry.

A2 She traced her ancestry back to Ireland.

B1 Researching one's ancestry can be a fascinating journey.

B2 His ancestry can be traced back to a famous historical figure.

C1 The study of ancestry can reveal interesting cultural connections.

C2 Her ancestry includes a mix of different ethnicities and backgrounds.

Examples of ancestry in a Sentence

formal She traced her ancestry back to the early settlers of the region.

informal I'm really interested in learning more about my ancestry.

slang My ancestry is a mix of different backgrounds and cultures.

figurative The old mansion held secrets of its ancestry in the dusty attic.

Grammatical Forms of ancestry

• plural: ancestries
• comparative: more ancestral
• superlative: most ancestral
• present tense: ancestors
• future tense: will have ancestry
• perfect tense: has had ancestry
• continuous tense: is having ancestry
• singular: ancestry
• positive degree: ancestral
• infinitive: to ancestry
• gerund: ancestrying
• participle: ancestored

Origin and Evolution of ancestry

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ancestry' originated from the Old French word 'ancestre' which came from the Latin word 'antecessor' meaning 'predecessor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ancestry' has evolved to refer to the lineage or descent of a person or group of people, emphasizing the connection to one's past and heritage.