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genealogist

American  
[jee-nee-ahl-uhj-ist, je-] / ˌdʒi niˈɑl ədʒ ɪst, ˌdʒɛ- /

noun

  1. an expert in genealogy.


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Victoria, a 36-year-old genealogist, was visiting the market for the first time.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

A genealogist working with the organisation failed to detect Cherokee ancestry anywhere in King's family lineage.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

Pearlman called genealogist Michele Soulli to see if she could track down the baby for the book.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025

Crista Cowan, the corporate genealogist of Find a Grave’s parent company Ancestry.com, told me that much of the information gathered for the site’s online memorials are from funeral home websites and public obituaries.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2024

A bosom friend of the genealogist, he was at one time a fellow-worker, and they would sit closeted for hours debating the parentage of Henry ap John.

From The Book-Hunter at Home by P. B. M. Allan

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