Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
family-bible
noun
/ˈfæmɪli ˈbaɪbəl/
Definition
A family Bible is a special book that is often used by families to record important events, such as births, marriages, and deaths.
Examples
- My grandparents kept a family Bible that recorded all of our family’s births and weddings.
- It is common for families to pass down their family Bible through generations.
- In the family Bible, we discovered that our ancestors had arrived in America in the 1800s.
Meaning
It serves not only as a religious text but also as a historical document that preserves a family’s lineage and significant milestones.
Synonyms
- genealogy record
- family history book
- heirloom Bible
