A tribal subgroup whose members are characterized by having the same descent, usually along the male line.
A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.
A host-specific lineage of a brood parasite species.^([W])
An individual from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation...) are descended.
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
A founder.
An ancestral form of a species.
Someone who originates something.