Gens — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈjenz/

Meaning & Definition of Gens

Gens (noun)

  1. a Roman clan embracing the families of the same stock in the male line with the members having a common name and worshipping a common ancestor
  2. clan; especially, a patrilineal clan
  3. a distinguishable group of related organisms

Gens (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a report of recent events or facts not previously known

    "as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless"

    similar: 411 (slang), advice(s), info, information, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings, uncos (chiefly Scottish), word
    related: announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip, gossip, rumor, tale, tattle, feedback, disinformation, propaganda

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gens

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gens:

Slang: 411
Chiefly Scottish: uncos
advice(s), info, information, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings, word

Related Words for Gens

announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip, gossip, rumor, tale, tattle, feedback, disinformation, propaganda

Word Forms of Gens

Inflections: gentes

Origin & Etymology of Gens

borrowed from Latin gent-, gens literally, "group of the same ancestry, people, nation," going back to Indo-European *ǵenh1-ti- "offspring," derivative of *ǵenh1- "engender, be born" kin:1

First known use: 1846

Words & Phrases Containing Gens

gens d'eglise, gens de guerre, gens du monde

Frequently Asked Questions about Gens

What does "Gens" mean?

"Gens" means a Roman clan embracing the families of the same stock in the male line with the members having a common name and worshipping a common ancestor. As a noun, it is defined as: a Roman clan embracing the families of the same stock in the male line with the members having a common name and worshipping a common ancestor.

What is another word for "Gens"?

Other words for "Gens" include 411, advice(s), info, information, intelligence, item, news and story. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gens" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gens"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gens". Common alternatives include 411, advice(s), info, information, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings and uncos.

How do you use "Gens" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gens" in a sentence: "as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless".

Is "Gens" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gens" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Gens"?

"Gens" is pronounced /ˈjenz/.

What is the origin of the word "Gens"?

"Gens" comes from borrowed from Latin gent-, gens literally, "group of the same ancestry, people, nation," going back to Indo-European *ǵenh1-ti- "offspring," derivative of *ǵenh1- "engender, be born" kin:1. First known use: 1846.

What is another word for "Gens" meaning "a report of recent events or facts not previously known"?

When "Gens" (noun) means a report of recent events or facts not previously known, synonyms include 411, advice(s), info, information, intelligence and item.