noun
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all those claiming descent from a common ancestor; a tribe or clan; a lineage or ancestry.
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one's native land; the motherland.
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great fame or reputation; celebrity; renown.
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an appellation given to a person or family as a sign of privilege, distinction, rank or profession; a title.
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a person of noble descent.
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a body of assistants, followers or servants attending a person of rank or importance; a train of attendants; a retinue.
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one's ancestors collectively: 8) a man whose behaviour, conduct, are polite and decent.