phalanx in Latin

phalanx in Latin is phalanx, phalanga — phalanx means a tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient Greece.

phalanx in Latin

phalanx

noun

(historical, plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.

phalanga

noun

(historical, plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.

What does "phalanx" mean?

noun A tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient Greece.
"The Macedonian phalanx advanced with spears bristling in every direction."
noun A large, tightly packed group of people or things acting together.
"A phalanx of photographers blocked the actor's path."
noun One of the small bones that make up a finger or toe.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in the proximal phalanx."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

phalanx in a sentence

The Macedonian phalanx advanced with spears bristling in every direction.
A phalanx of photographers blocked the actor's path.
The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in the proximal phalanx.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "phalanx" in Latin?

"phalanx" in Latin is phalanx, phalanga. phalanx means: A tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient Greece.

How do you use "phalanx" in a sentence?

Example: "The Macedonian phalanx advanced with spears bristling in every direction." In Latin, "phalanx" is phalanx, phalanga.

Are there other ways to say "phalanx" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "phalanx": phalanx, phalanga.

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