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"Phalanx" Definition

noun

A compact or close-knit body of people: "formed a solid phalanx in defense of the Constitution and Protestant religion” ( G.M. Trevelyan).

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

A formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears, developed by Philip II of Macedon and used by Alexander the Great.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Anatomy A bone of a finger or toe. Also called phalange.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

See phalanstery.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

A body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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