1. 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.