PHYLARCH


Meaning of PHYLARCH in English

ˈfīˌlärk noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin phylarchus, from Greek phylarchos, from phylē + archos ruler — more at archi-

1.

a. : the chief ruler of an ancient Grecian phyle

b. : the commander of the cavalry furnished by each ancient Athenian tribe

2. : the magistrate or head of a recognized tribal division of any of the Asiatic provinces of the Roman empire

• phy·lar·chic (ˈ)fī|lärkik or phy·lar·chi·cal -kə̇kəl adjective

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