CultureJuly 14, 2026

genealogist

/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

Definition

A professional or expert who conducts research into family lineages and ancestry to help individuals identify their family history or clan connections.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'genea' (race, family) and 'logos' (study/discourse), plus the suffix '-ist' denoting a person who practices a discipline. It entered English in the late 17th century to describe one who studies descent.

In the news

In this article, genealogists are available at the festival's 'Clan Village' to assist visitors in researching their surnames and tracing their Scottish family roots.

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