genealogist

Definition of Genealogist in English :

1. genealogist

an expert in genealogy

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Genealogist

noun plural -gies

1.

the direct descent of an individual or group from an ancestor

2.

the study of the evolutionary development of animals and plants from earlier forms

3.

a chart showing the relationships and descent of an individual, group, genes, etc

nounWord forms: plural ˌgeneˈalogies

1.

a chart or recorded history of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor or ancestors

2.

the science or study of family descent

3.

descent from an ancestor; pedigree; lineage

n. pl. ge·ne·al·o·gies

1. A record or table of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; a family tree.

2. Direct descent from an ancestor; lineage or pedigree.

3. The study or investigation of ancestry and family histories.