Gens meaning
A patrilineal clan of ancient Rome composed of several families of the same name claiming a common ancestor and belonging to a common religious cult.
noun
An exogamous patrilineal clan.
noun
In ancient Rome, a clan united by descent through the male line from a common ancestor and having both name and religious observances in common.
noun
Any tribe or clan; esp., an exogamous group claiming descent through the male line.
noun
Generations.
abbreviation
Advertisement