1. the study of family history and the tracing of lineages
2. a record or account of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, or group

Examples

• She spent years researching her family’s genealogy.
• The genealogy showed that he was descended from Irish immigrants.
• Many people use online databases to trace their genealogy.
• The museum displayed the genealogy of the town’s founding families.
• His interest in genealogy began when he found old family letters.
• The genealogy revealed surprising connections between the two families.
• She hired a professional to help complete her genealogy research.