Descendancy
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsɛndˈænˈsaɪ/
Descendancy (noun)
- A family line that continues through generations, showing who is related by birth.
- A person’s position in society based on their family background.
- 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.