gens
n.
group of aristocratic Roman families having the same name and descended from a common ancestor on the male side (in ancient Rome); clan with common male ancestor; (Lating) family
Gens
Gens (emulator)
Gen (das)
n.
gene, section of a chromosome which transmits a particular hereditary characteristic
gens (f)
n.
gens, group of aristocratic Roman families having the same name and descended, from a common ancestor on the male side (in ancient Rome); clan with common male ancestor
gens (m)
n.
people, folk, nation
Gens
(a.)
A minor subdivision of a tribe, among American aborigines. It includes those who have a common descent, and bear the same totem.
(a.)
A clan or family connection, embracing several families of the same stock, who had a common name and certain common religious rites; a subdivision of the Roman curia or tribe.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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