parentage

noun

ˈper-ən-tij How to pronounce parentage (audio)
Definition of parentagenext
as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended the new teacher was of English parentage

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Recent Examples of parentage The court order says that Texas law governs the child's parentage, the child's protection, and medical decision-making for the child. — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The fact that the series ends with Natalie’s parentage still unresolved feels like a real conversation-starter. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 July 2026 In its place, the Reconstruction Congress adopted the broad view of citizenship based on the place of birth, not parentage, that had been part of English law for centuries. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The pair also urged the clinic to disclose any discrepancies in parentage. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for parentage
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  1. ancestry
  2. lineage
  3. origin
  4. pedigree
  5. breeding
Noun
  • The genetic risk score calculation was based primarily on people of European ancestry, which could limit the study's relevance for people from other backgrounds.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Fredricks will be one of the wrestlers with Native American ancestry on the card as the show celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ancestry
Noun
  • Since those moments Birmingham has occupied a central space in the physical and spiritual lineage of America's Civil Rights Movement.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Pieces created for Nanjing draw on the city’s own cultural lineage, from Qinhuai lanterns to yuhua stones.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of lineage
Noun
  • Its origin is as a thalassotherapy spa, and indeed the jet sprays and salt water baths with water straight from the Mediterranean are both invigorating and restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, the sound of camel bells across the desert led visitors back to the Yellow River basin, introducing Songmont’s origins and roots.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of origin
Noun
  • The new acquisitions come with strong awards and festival pedigree.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • American breeders began registering Holstein pedigrees and maintaining herdbooks in the 1800s.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pedigree
Noun
  • Belugas are worth millions of dollars for their public entertainment and breeding value.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • To the surprise of many, the species was recently found breeding as far north as the UK.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of breeding

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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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