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Gens

Noun: A Roman family or clan.

Example sentence: The gens Julia was a prominent Roman family during the time of Julius Caesar.

Noun: A group of people sharing a common ancestry or heritage.

Example sentence: The Irish immigrants formed a tight-knit gens in the new country.

Adjective (popular): Well-liked or widely favored by the general public.

Example sentence: The new hit song became gens among teenagers across the nation.

Adjective (local): Pertaining to a specific area or locality.

Example sentence: The restaurant serves authentic local cuisines, reflecting the gens flavors of the region.

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