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Definition of bloodline

bloodline

/ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/
blood · line
Plural:bloodlines
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• noun

1

A sequence of direct ancestors and descendants in a family; a person's hereditary lineage or ancestry.

Example

"Historians traced the royal bloodline back several centuries through parish records and medieval charters."

2

The documented pedigree or genetic strain of a domesticated animal, especially a thoroughbred horse or purebred dog.

Example

"The prize-winning stallion comes from a championship bloodline known for exceptional stamina and speed."

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• Nearby Words

bloodless
bloodlessly
bloodletting
bloodline
bloodlust
bloodmobile
bloodred

Word Origin & Etymology

A transparent compound formed in the early 20th century from 'blood' (in the traditional sense of biological kinship or heredity) and 'line' (in the sense of a succession of ancestors and descendants), originally popularized in the context of livestock and horse breeding.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloodline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodline
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