phylarch

English

Etymology

From Latin phylarchus, from Ancient Greek φύλαρχος (phúlarkhos), from φῡλή (phūlḗ, “large clan or tribe of ancient Greece”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfʌɪlɑːk/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfaɪlɑɹk/
  • Rhymes: (UK) -ʌɪlɑːk, (General American) -aɪlɑɹk

Noun

phylarch (plural phylarchs)

  1. (historical) The ruler of a phyle in Ancient Greece.
  2. (historical) An Athenian hipparch, head of an Athenian clan in battle.
  3. A tribal chief, magistrate, or other local ruler.
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