noun
- people who study or trace family histories and lineages
Examples
- The genealogists spent months researching the family’s ancestry.
- Professional genealogists helped her trace her roots back to Ireland.
- Many genealogists use online databases to find historical records.
- The genealogists discovered that the two families were distantly related.
- Local genealogists volunteer at the historical society to help visitors.
- DNA testing has become a valuable tool for modern genealogists.