Parentage

usgb/ˈperəntɪdʒ/
noun

Who your parents are, where you come from.

Since she was adopted, she has always had questions about her parentage.
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Often appears as...

  • unknown parentage
  • noble parentage
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Adoption Cases

When talking about adopted individuals, 'parentage' often implies a quest to discover biological roots.

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He began a journey to trace his parentage and learn about his birth parents.
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Ethnic Background

'Parentage' may refer to the ethnic or racial heritage of a person, especially if parents belong to different groups.

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Her parentage is often a topic of curiosity because of her diverse cultural background.
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Social Status

'Parentage' can imply a person's social status or class, derived from their parents.

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He was treated with respect due to his noble parentage.
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