Descendancy

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsɛndˈænˈsaɪ/

Descendancy (noun)

  1. A family line that continues through generations, showing who is related by birth.
  2. A person’s position in society based on their family background.
  3. A system where authority passes from one ruler to the next within a family.

Examples

  • Her descendancy traces back to the first settlers.
  • The records show his descendancy from a long family line.