gentilis
Gentilis is a Latin term with multiple related uses in classical and early Christian texts. In general, it functions as an adjective meaning belonging to a gens or clan, or more broadly of noble birth or origin. It can also signify “of the people” or “native to a region” depending on context. The word often appears in phrases identifying lineage, origin, or membership within a community.
In religious and later Latin usage, gentilis acquired a more specific sense. Christian Latin writers used gentilis
Etymologically, gentilis derives from gens, gentis, meaning “clan,” “tribe,” or “people,” with the suffix -ilis forming
In onomastics, Gentilis can appear as a Latin personal name in ancient or medieval sources, and related