释义 |
phy·larch \ˈfīˌlärk\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin phylarchus, from Greek phylarchos, from phylē + archos ruler — more at archi- 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 Asiatic provinces of the Roman empire • phy·lar·chic \(ˈ)fī|lärkik\ or phy·lar·chi·cal \-kə̇kəl\ adjective |