phylarch
noun
phy·larch
ˈfīˌlärk
plural -s
1
a
: 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
adjective
(ˈ)fī¦lärkik
or phylarchical
-kə̇kəl
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“Phylarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phylarch. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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