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Definitions

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

Synonyms

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Etymology

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

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