The linage of the family spans several generations.He researched the linage of ancient kings and their descendants.The linage of these manuscripts traces back to medieval times.
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Lineage
/'lɪnɪɪʤ/
A series of ancestors or line of descent within a family
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Tracing her royal lineage revealed surprising ancestors.The family's lineage is documented back to the 1600s.Lineage plays a crucial role in clan-based societies.
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Remember that linage has to do with lines, particularly in text, and lineage relates to lines of family descent.
Linage contains an a, which you can relate to lines in articles and advertisements.
Lineage has an e, which is also in heritage, signifying family connections.