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gentes

/ˈdʒɛn.teɪz/

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noun

Род, клан

A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the Cornelii and the Julii were powerful gentes, groups of families sharing a common name and claiming descent from a shared ancestor. "

В Древнем Риме Корнелии и Юлии были влиятельными родами, группами семей, разделявших общее имя и претендовавших на происхождение от общего предка.

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noun

Род, клан

A tribal subgroup whose members are characterized by having the same descent, usually along the male line.

Examples :

""In ancient Rome, the powerful Cornelii family was one of many gentes that influenced politics for centuries." "

В Древнем Риме влиятельная семья Корнелиев была одним из многих родов, влиявших на политику на протяжении веков.

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