phylarch en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfaɪlɑɹk/ (General-American)
- /ˈfaɪlɑːk/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin phylarchus, from Ancient Greek φύλαρχος (phúlarkhos), from φῡλή (phūlḗ, “large clan or tribe of ancient Greece”).
Meanings
- (historical) The ruler of a phyle in Ancient Greece.
- (historical) An Athenian hipparch, head of an Athenian clan in battle.
- A tribal chief, magistrate, or other local ruler.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phylarchus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| phylarchs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |