family tree
Plural
family trees
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a chart, showing the relationship between all the members of a family over a long period of time
- She spent hours researching her family tree, uncovering generations of ancestors.
- The family tree revealed interesting connections between distant relatives.
- Creating a family tree helped her understand her heritage and ancestry.
- The family gathered around to update the family tree with new additions and branches.
- Some family trees include photographs and stories to bring the ancestors to life.
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