share ancestry

Frequency: 7.513.1 per million words

Used when two or more people or groups have the same ancestors.

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Examples (10)

  • Humans share a common ancestry with chimpanzees.
  • Genetic testing revealed that the two distant cousins share ancestry from a specific region in Europe.
  • Despite their different cultures, the two tribes were surprised to learn they share a common ancestry.
  • It's fascinating to think that all modern birds share ancestry with dinosaurs.
  • The study concluded that these two distinct languages developed from populations that share a linguistic ancestry.
  • The royal families of Spain and England share ancestry through various historical marriages.
  • Do all mammals share a single common ancestry?
  • Although they evolved on different continents, the two plant species share a surprisingly ancient ancestry.
  • Through his research, he was able to prove that his family shares ancestry with a famous historical figure.
  • The legend tells of two warring clans who, unbeknownst to them, actually share the same heroic ancestry.