ancestry

Signification

1. The state of being ancestors
2. birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
3. A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/

Étymologie

From Middle English auncestrie, from Old French ancesserie. See ancestor.

Phrases

Matthew had questions about his ancestry and ended up meeting his biological father .

Matthew avait des questions sur son ascendance et a fini par rencontrer son père biologique.