PHYLE


Meaning of PHYLE in English

ˈfīlē noun

( plural phy·lae -ˌlē)

Etymology: Greek phylē — more at phyl-

1. : the largest political subdivision among the ancient Athenians and a principal division of the army — see deme 1, phratry 1

2. : any of the four orders into which the population of Egypt was divided during the Old and Middle Kingdoms

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