gens — meaning in English

English meaning

• men noun The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
• people noun Human beings in general, or the men, women and children of a particular group, place or nation.

Senses

gens is used for these senses in English:

• men (collective, dated, fantasy) (The) people, humanity, man(kind).
• people a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
• people A group of persons regarded as being servants, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler or leader.

men — full definition

1. noun The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
2. noun Ordinary soldiers, as distinct from officers.

people — full definition

1. noun Human beings in general, or the men, women and children of a particular group, place or nation.
2. verb To fill a place with inhabitants; to populate.
3. verb To interact socially with others.

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