phyle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A local division of the people; a clan or tribe.
  2. A subdivision of the priestly caste in ancient Egypt, headed by a phylarch.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-phyle.wav

Word forms

phyle phyles phylae

Etymology

From New Latin phȳlē, from Ancient Greek φῡλή (phūlḗ, “a union of individuals into a community”).

Derived words

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