phyle
phy·le
noun \ˈfī-(ˌ)lē\ plural phy·lae\-ˌlē\
Definition of PHYLE
: the largest political subdivision among the ancient Athenians
Origin of PHYLE
Greek phylē tribe, phyle
First Known Use: 1863
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