φυλή

See also: Φυλή

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From φύω (phúō, to bring forth). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

 

Noun

φῡλή (phūlḗ) f (genitive φῡλῆς); first declension

  1. A union of individuals into a community
  2. A union based on descent: tribe, clan
  3. A union based on location: county
  4. A division of soldiers

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Coptic: ⲫⲩⲗⲏ (phulē)
  • English: phyle
  • Greek: φυλή (fylí)

Further reading

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ).

Noun

φυλή (fylí) f (plural φυλές)

  1. race, tribe, nation, breed

Declension

See also

Further reading

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