Phyle
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfaɪli/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phyle is a noun meaning (Ancient Greece) A local division of the people; a clan or tribe.
Meaning
(Ancient Greece) A local division of the people; a clan or tribe.
More Meanings
- (historical) A subdivision of the priestly caste in ancient Egypt, headed by a phylarch.
Word Forms
- phyles
- phylae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phratria, phylarch, phylarchy, clan, clann, peopler.
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