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.