Oxford Dictionary English family tree noun noun BrE BrE//ˌfæməli ˈtriː// ; NAmE NAmE//ˌfæməli ˈtriː// Family background Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsa 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? Wordfinderrelationancestor, branch, descent, dynasty, family tree, genealogy, generation, inherit, relation, trace See related entries: Family backgroundSee family tree in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: family tree oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com