Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stirp
noun
stɪrp
Definition
A family or lineage; a genealogical line.
Examples
- Each stirp in the family tree has its own unique history.
- The inheritance was divided equally among the stirps.
Meaning
The term stirp refers to a branch of a family or a line of descent from an ancestor.
Synonyms
- lineage
- bloodline
- descent
- genealogy
