Etymology

phalangite

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Today it means: A soldier belonging to a phalanx. Full definition →

Ancient Greek φαλαγγίτης
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromφαλαγγίτης
  2. English todayphalangite

Ultimately from Ancient Greek φαλαγγίτης (phalangítēs), equivalent to phalanx + -ite.

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