What is the meaning of Gens?
A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.
A tribal subgroup whose members are characterized by having the same descent, usually along the male line.
A host-specific lineage of a brood parasite species.
plural of gen (clipping of generation).
gens (a unit in Ancient Roman society)
set of people
indefinite genitive singular of gen
Roman clan (related by birth or marriage and sharing a common name and often united by certain religious rites)
the chief gods
gens (in Ancient Rome, a group of people descending from a common ancestor)
indefinite genitive singular of gen
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