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phyle

noun phy·le \ ˈfī-(ˌ)lē \

Definition of phyle

plural phylae play \ˈfī-(ˌ)lē\
: the largest political subdivision among the ancient Athenians

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Origin and Etymology of phyle

Greek phylē tribe, phyle

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