Lineage And Heritage

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 particular right or privilege that a person has from birth, especially as an inheritance

• In many cultures, inheritance laws dictate who receives a person's birthright.
• I believe that everyone has the birthright to pursue their dreams.
• Yo, that car is my birthright, I'm gonna own it one day.
• She felt that her artistic talent was her birthright, passed down through generations of her family.