phalangite
phalangite · phalangites
A soldier belonging to a phalanxA soldier belonging to a phalanx.
/ˈfæləndʒaɪt/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A soldier belonging to a phalanx.
(historical)Specifically, a pikeman fighting in a Macedonian phalanx, armed with a two-handed pike and using a smaller shield than the hoplite's aspis.
Origin
Ultimately from Ancient Greek φαλαγγίτης (phalangítēs), equivalent to phalanx + -ite.Ultimately from Ancient Greek φαλαγγίτης (phalangítēs), equivalent to phalanx + -ite.
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Forms
plural: phalangites| Singular | phalangite |
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