Ancestry
/ˈæn.ses.tri/
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- (n.) The line of descent or lineage from which a person is derived.
She traced her ancestry back to the 18th century.
- (n.) The origin or background of a person or family, often relating to ethnicity or national heritage.
His ancestry is predominantly Irish.
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In legal contexts, 'ancestry' may influence rights or status, such as in inheritance or indigenous claims; clarity in defining scope is advised.
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