Meaning of the word ancestry in English

What does ancestry mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ancestry

US /ˈæn.ses.tri/
UK /ˈæn.ses.tri/
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Noun

1.

one's family or ethnic descent

Example:
Her ancestry can be traced back to the Vikings.
He is proud of his Irish ancestry.
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