Gen

A Niger-Congo language of Togo.

Proper noun

  1. A Niger-Congo language of Togo.

Proper noun Entry 2

  1. A female given name, a short form of Genevieve.
    • Hal. Oh, don't fuss, Gen. I'll do my part all right. Mamma's 'structed me, you know. Genevieve. Instructed, Hal. - 1894, Harper's Young People, page 208:
    • “Gen? Listen, I'm so sorry I did that, Gen. You gotta believe me. I'm not like this and you know it.” “Listen...Kyle, I...I don't think I want to see you anymore.” Genevieve's voice cracked. “Gen!” - 2017, Emma G...

Noun Catholicism, Christianity

  1. A member of the Gen Movement, a youth expression of the international Focolare Movement.

Origin

Shortened from new generation, from Italian generazione nuova.

Forms

Gens

Noun alt of, alternative

  1. Alternative form of Gen. (“General”).
    • Particularly notable was the presence not just of Nato’s military chief, the American Gen Christopher Cavoli, but also Adm Sir Tony Radakin, Britain’s most senior military officer, who is now acknowledged in Washington...

Forms

Gens