The name (generally ending -ius) borne by all the members of the same gens, family clan composed of descendants of the same ancestor. The word also indicated everything relating to the gens: for instance, gentilitial cult. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
The name (generally ending -ius) borne by all the members of the same gens, family clan composed of descendants of the same ancestor. The word also indicated everything relating to the gens: for instance, gentilitial cult.