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Vocabulary Entry
gens
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A group of related organisms or species that share common characteristics.
Example Sentences
"The gens of the Roman family was very influential in politics."
"In biology, the term 'gens' refers to a genus in the classification of species."
"Different gens can exhibit significant variations in traits and behaviors."
N
noun
A term used to refer to a lineage or clan in ancient Rome.
Example Sentences
"The gens Julia claimed descent from the Trojan prince Aeneas."
"Historically, each gens had its own unique name and emblem."
"Members of a gens often supported each other in legal and political matters."