Genealogy Terminology

noun a relative on the father's side

adjective related on the father's side

• The agnate relatives of the deceased were notified of their inheritance.
• I heard that your agnate cousin is coming to visit next week.
• My agnate bro is always there for me when I need him.
• In the world of business, having an agnate partner can make all the difference.

noun a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

• It is important to study the history of our ancestors to understand our cultural heritage.
• My ancestors came from Italy and settled in this town many years ago.
• I heard my ancestors were real trailblazers back in the day.
• The decisions we make today will impact the lives of our descendants just as our ancestors' decisions impacted us.

noun a person's ancestors or their descent

adjective relating to or inherited from ancestors

• The family decided to visit their ancestral home in the countryside.
• I found out that my ancestral roots trace back to Ireland.
• I never knew about my ancestral connections until I did a DNA test.
• The artist's work was inspired by his ancestral heritage.

noun Lineage refers to a sequence of ancestors or descendants in a family or genealogy.

• The royal family's lineage can be traced back for centuries.
• I heard that Sarah's lineage includes some famous historical figures.
• My lineage is full of badass warriors and strong women.
• The lineage of ideas in this field can be traced back to ancient philosophers.

noun a record of descent from one's ancestors; the history or lineage of a person or family

adjective of purebred or high-quality ancestry

• The dog's pedigree can be traced back several generations.
• I heard that new restaurant has a pedigree chef from a Michelin-starred establishment.
• That car may not look like much, but it's got some serious pedigree under the hood.
• His pedigree in the industry is unmatched, making him the top choice for the promotion.

noun A gender-neutral term for the sibling of one's parent, such as an aunt or uncle.

• The term 'pibling' refers to a person's aunt or uncle, who is not their parent.
• I love visiting my piblings during the holidays, they always have the best stories.
• My pibling is so cool, they always know the latest trends.
• In my family, my piblings are like second parents to me.

noun The wife of one's parent by a later marriage

• My stepmother-in-law is a very kind and generous woman.
• I get along really well with my stepmother-in-law.
• My stepmother-in-law is cool, she always has my back.
• Dealing with my stepmother-in-law is like navigating a maze of emotions.

noun a familiar term for one's grandfather

• My grandfather, also known as my gramps, served in the military during World War II.
• I love spending time with my gramps on the weekends, he always tells the best stories.
• Me and my gramps are going fishing this weekend, it's gonna be lit.
• Even though he's not my real grandfather, I consider him my gramps because he's always been there for me.