Meaning of gens in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒɛnz/

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  1. Noun

    gens

    Etymology

    Latin, from the root of gignere‘beget’

    Definitions

    1. family based on male descent

    Examples

    • « he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name »

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