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Etymology of the Latin word gens

the Latin word gens (tribe, clan; nation)
derived from the Latin word gignere (give birth to, bring forth, bear)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *genÉ™-

Derivations in Latin

gentilis, gentiles

Derivations in other languages

Albanian gjindj, English gens, French gens, Italian gente, Portuguese gente, Spanish gente



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