Italian word gentile comes from Latin gens, Latin -ilem
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gens | Latin (lat) | Roman clan, related by birth or marriage and sharing a common name. The chief gods. Tribe; people, family. |
| -ilem | Latin (lat) | |
| gentilis | Latin (lat) | A heathen, pagan (poetic) foreign, exotic. Of or belonging to the same family or gēns. Of or belonging to the same people or nation. Of slaves who bore the same name as their master. |
| gentile | Italian (ita) | Gentle. Kind, courteous. Lovely Gentile. |