Genealogist Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst

jee-nee-AL-uh-jist

UK

dʒˌiːnɪˈælədʒˌɪst

jee-ni-AL-uh-jist

Definition

A genealogist is a person who studies family histories and traces family trees to discover ancestors and relatives.

Usage & Nuances

'Genealogist' is a formal noun used for professionals and hobbyists who research ancestry. Common collocations: 'professional genealogist', 'family genealogist', 'hire a genealogist'. Not to be confused with 'geneticist', who studies genes.

• Spanish: genealogista
• Portuguese (BR): genealogista
• Portuguese (PT): genealogista
• Chinese (Simplified): 家谱学家
• Chinese (Traditional): 家譜學家
• Hindi: वंशावली विशेषज्ञ
• Arabic: عالم أنساب
• Bengali: গবেষক (বংশানুসন্ধান) - জিনিয়ালজিস্ট
• Russian: генеалог
• Japanese: 系譜学者
• Vietnamese: nhà phả hệ
• Korean: 가계학자
• Turkish: soybilimci
• Urdu: ماہرِ شجرہ نسب
• Indonesian: ahli silsilah - genealogis

Example Sentences

My sister is a genealogist and loves researching our family tree.

basic

The genealogist found records of my great-grandparents.

basic

A genealogist can help you learn about your ancestors.

basic

We hired a genealogist to track down lost relatives in Europe.

natural

Being a genealogist means spending hours searching old documents.

natural

If you’re curious about your roots, consulting a genealogist is a smart move.

natural