gens
gens
noun \ˈjenz, ˈgen(t)s\ plural gen·tes\ˈjen-ˌtēz, ˈgen-ˌtās\
Definition of GENS
1
: a Roman clan embracing the families of the same stock in the male line with the members having a common name and worshipping a common ancestor
2
: clan; especially : a patrilineal clan
3
: a distinguishable group of related organisms
Origin of GENS
Latin gent-, gens — more at gentle
First Known Use: 1846
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