Family Line (Noun)
Meaning
People descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The monarch's family line has ruled the country for centuries.
- Her family line dates back to the early settlers of the American West.
- The family line of the senator has produced several notable politicians.
- He's proud of his family line, which includes many distinguished artists.
- The wealthy businessman's family line is known for their philanthropic efforts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
- Bloodline
- Blood
- Ancestry
- Parentage
- Descent
- Line Of Descent
- Pedigree
- Stock
- Stemma
- Blood Line
- Origin
- Lineage