ˈfeɪˌlæŋks 
British ˈfæˌlæŋks
plural phalanxes
formal
: a large group of people, animals, or things often placed close together
A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle.
She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras.
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“Phalanx.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/phalanx. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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