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Phyle

//ˈfaɪli// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A local division of the people; a clan or tribe.
  2. 2
    a tribe of ancient Athenians wordnet
  3. 3
    A subdivision of the priestly caste in ancient Egypt, headed by a phylarch. historical

Etymology

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

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