phylarch
phylarch · phylarchs
The ruler of a phyle in Ancient GreeceThe ruler of a phyle in Ancient Greece.
UK/ˈfaɪlɑːk/US/ˈfaɪlɑɹk/
Meaning
3 senses(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.
Origin
From Latin phylarchus, from Ancient Greek φύλαρχος (phúlarkhos), from φῡλή (phūlḗ, “largeFrom Latin phylarchus, from Ancient Greek φύλαρχος (phúlarkhos), from φῡλή (phūlḗ, “large clan or tribe of ancient Greece”).
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