ancestry
noun
an·ces·try
ˈan-ˌse-strē 
Examples of ancestry in a Sentence
They claim to be of noble ancestry.
a person of unknown ancestry
She claims to be able to trace her ancestry all the way back to the earliest settlers.
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Another approach, the phylogenetic species concept, emphasizes ancestry instead of breeding.
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Elay Shech, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
For those without ancestry, the following nations offer quicker or simpler paths via residency.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
That may help explain why Americans with African ancestry are more at risk for this ailment.
—Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
People applying for citizenship through ancestry, on the other hand, currently do not need to pass a language exam or prove income.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
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Elay Shech, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
For those without ancestry, the following nations offer quicker or simpler paths via residency.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
That may help explain why Americans with African ancestry are more at risk for this ailment.
—Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
People applying for citizenship through ancestry, on the other hand, currently do not need to pass a language exam or prove income.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ancestry
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“Ancestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancestry. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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ancestry
noun
an·ces·try
ˈan-ˌses-trē
1
: line of descent
2
: one's ancestors
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