Bloodline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bloodline is a noun meaning The abstract link between a person and their ancestors.
Meaning
The abstract link between a person and their ancestors.
More Meanings
- The pedigree of an animal.
- By extension, the predecessors of a particular item or product.
Example Sentences
No other Sport Utility Vehicle has a bloodline like the Cayenne.
For centuries in Britain, the country’s noblemen have sat in parliament by virtue of their bloodline – but not for much longer.
Word Forms
- bloodlines
Synonyms for bloodline
Depending on context, synonyms include line, stock, descent, pedigree, lineage, ancestry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lineage, ancestry, pedigree, parentage, stock, origin.
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