| genocide |
the intentional attempt to exterminate all members of a certain race, nationality, or ethnic group. |
| genome |
a complete, single set of chromosomes. |
| genotype |
the genetic makeup of a living creature. (Cf. phenotype.) [2 definitions] |
| -genous |
generating; yielding; producing. [2 definitions] |
| genre |
a particular type, sort, or category. [3 definitions] |
| genre painting |
a kind of painting in which everyday subjects or scenes are treated realistically. |
| gens |
in ancient Rome, a patrilineal clan having a common name and worshiping a common ancestor. [2 definitions] |
| gent |
(informal) a man; gentleman. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. [2 definitions] |
| gentian |
any of a large variety of European and American plants that bear colorful, usu. blue or yellow flowers. [2 definitions] |
| gentile |
(sometimes cap.) a person who is not Jewish, esp. a Christian. [4 definitions] |
| gentility |
the quality or state of one who is genteel; refinement of manners and behavior. [2 definitions] |
| gentle |
without harshness, aggressiveness, or violence. [7 definitions] |
| gentlefolk |
people of good family and breeding, usu. of high social standing. |
| gentleman |
a courteous and honorable man. [4 definitions] |
| gentleman-farmer |
a wealthy man who farms for pleasure rather than for income. |
| gentlemanly |
like, characteristic of, or befitting a gentleman; well-mannered. |
| gentlemen's agreement |
an unwritten agreement that is binding through the parties' pledge of honor but not enforceable by law. [2 definitions] |
| gentlewoman |
a courteous and honorable woman. [3 definitions] |
| gently |
softly or mildly; not harshly. |
| gentrification |
the process by which buildings in decaying neighborhoods are bought and renovated by relatively wealthy people, thus causing the displacement and sometimes homelessness of poor people. |