"Human lineage" refers to the genetic ancestry or family tree of humans. It traces our evolution and the history of our species, showing the relationships between different groups and individuals that have evolved over time. Full definition
Every part of it cries out that it is the continuation of something very archaic in human lineage. (newscientist.com)
A discovery shows our early ancestors were making tools long before the emergence of the modern human lineage, researchers say. (techtimes.com)
A deep chamber within a South African cave has just yielded a new member of early human lineage — and the species seem to have buried their dead. (seeker.com)