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LINE OF DESCENT

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Line Of Descent.

Line Of Descent - as a noun

The kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descentfiliationlineage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family relationshipkinshiprelationship
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The hereditary derivation of an individual

Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestrybloodblood linebloodlinedescentlinelineageoriginparentagepedigreestemmastock
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She is the last surviving member of the royal line of descent."
"The genealogist traced his line of descent back to the 18th century."
"In many cultures, a person's line of descent determines their social status."
"The historian studied the line of descent of the ruling family."
"He proudly shared his line of descent from a famous explorer."
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