Definitions

1. noun

A level of classification in biology ranking above family and below order, consisting of one or more related families.

“The new species was classified into the genus Felis and the species Felis catus.”

2. noun

A category or class, especially in a general or abstract sense.

“The genera of rock music include heavy metal, punk, and alternative.”

3. noun

A group or class of things.

“The genera of problems that the new software was designed to solve included data security and user authentication.”