phylarch
noun
phy·larch
\ˈfīˌlärk\
Definition of phylarch
-s
1a : the chief ruler of an ancient Grecian phyle b : the commander of the cavalry furnished by each ancient Athenian tribe
2 : the magistrate or head of a recognized tribal division of any of the Asian provinces of the Roman empire
phylarchic
\(ˈ)fī¦lärkik\ orphylarchical
\-kə̇kəl\ adjectiveRead the Latest from M-W
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Origin and Etymology of phylarch
Latin phylarchus, from Greek phylarchos, from phylē + archos ruler — more at archi-
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