phyle

noun

phy·le ˈfī-(ˌ)lē

plural phylae ˈfī-(ˌ)lē

: the largest political subdivision among the ancient Athenians

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Some have promiscuously accused the red phyle of hate speech and white supremacy, rendering the terms less powerful when required to describe the real thing. —

Michael Gerson, Alaska Dispatch News, 19 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Greek phylē tribe, phyle

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phyle was in 1851

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“Phyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phyle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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