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"Phylum" Definition

noun

Biology A primary division of a kingdom, as of the animal kingdom, ranking next above a class in size. See Table at taxonomy.
Linguistics A large division of possibly genetically related families of languages or linguistic stocks.
A direct line of descent within a group.
A group that constitutes or has the unity of a phylum.
A primary category in biological taxonomy especially of animals that ranks above the class and below the kingdom .

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