Meaning of the word "family tree" in English

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

family tree

US /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌtriː/

UK /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌtriː/

a diagram showing the relationship between people in a family over many generations

Example:

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She traced her family tree back to the 17th century.

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We are building a digital family tree for our relatives.

Synonym:

genealogy pedigree lineage ancestry kinship

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