ancestry
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ancestries
Sense 1
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.