Synonyms for

Gens

Verb / dʒenz / Another word for gens — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people who are related to each other through a common ancestor

Synonyms & similar words

gen name family clan tribe kin lineage stock kindred race house dynasty bloodline pedigree genealogy folk people community nation ethnicity population society

Example sentences

  1. The gens of the ancient Romans was an important social unit.
  2. My gens has a tradition of gathering for Thanksgiving dinner every year.
  3. She researched her gens's history and discovered they were originally from Scotland.
  4. The gens of the royal family was traced back to William the Conqueror.
  5. The gens of the Native American tribe was deeply connected to the land and their ancestors.

Quotes

  • "The gens is an ancient concept, older even than the Roman Republic." - Mary Beard
  • "The gens was the foundation of the Roman social structure." - Jona Lendering
  • "The gens is a basic unit of Roman culture and society." - Anonymous

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