WorldAugust 27, 2026
genealogic
jee-nee-uh-LODJ-ik
Definition
Relating to the study of ancestry, family history, and the tracing of lineages, often through the use of genetic markers.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'genealogia,' meaning 'the making of a pedigree,' which combines 'genea' (race or family) and 'logos' (study of). It entered English to describe the historical and scientific process of tracing family descent.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to the use of advanced DNA tracing techniques to identify the unknown individual associated with a specific biological specimen from the bombing, which some believe could provide new evidence.
New court filing seeks information on Oklahoma City bombing unidentified DNA
Read the full article ↗KOKH