PHALANX


Meaning of PHALANX in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fælæŋks ]

( phalanxes, or phalanges /fəlændʒi:z/ )

1.

A phalanx is a group of soldiers or police who are standing or marching close together ready to fight. ( FORMAL )

N-COUNT

2.

A phalanx of people is a large group who are brought together for a particular purpose. ( FORMAL )

...a phalanx of waiters.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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