English · Word Candidate

ancestry

/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/

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Also seen as: ancestries

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Meaning · English

The state of being ancestors.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.

Noun

Title and ancestry render a good man more illustrious, but an ill one more contemptible.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “ancestry” mean?

The state of being ancestors.

Is “ancestry” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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