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Definition of family tree noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

family tree

noun

/ˌfæməli ˈtriː/

/ˌfæməli ˈtriː/

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a diagram that shows the relationship between members of a family over a long period of time
- How far back can you trace your family tree?
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