genealogy

Definition

  • noun: the study of family history
  • noun: an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
  • synonyms: generation, history, lineage

Examples

  • an expert in 'genealogy'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nice meeting you. A pleasure. -Hello? -Hey, Ryan, how you holding up? Every family has the one person who keeps the genealogy in check. That's my sister Kara, the glue. Fine. You and the kids? Missy's outstanding, Matthew made varsity. How's the road? -Couldn't be better. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air