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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The study also showed that today’s dogs carry ancestry from multiple wolf populations and not just one.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Embark's DNA tests screens for more than 400 breeds of dog, including wild animals such as dingoes, coyotes, wolves and village dogs, helping owners of mixed breeds understand their pet's ancestry.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
One generation before him, Ament’s mother, Godelive Mukankuranga, was born of Tutsi ancestry in Rwanda.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
We’re joined by history and faith, by love and language and by transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry and destiny.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Embark's DNA tests screens for more than 400 breeds of dog, including wild animals such as dingoes, coyotes, wolves and village dogs, helping owners of mixed breeds understand their pet's ancestry.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
One generation before him, Ament’s mother, Godelive Mukankuranga, was born of Tutsi ancestry in Rwanda.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
We’re joined by history and faith, by love and language and by transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry and destiny.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 17 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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