noun
phalangite
Phalangite (noun) means a soldier belonging to a phalanx.
noun
1
A soldier belonging to a phalanx.
2
Specifically, a pikeman fighting in a Macedonian phalanx, armed with a two-handed pike and using a smaller shield than the hoplite's aspis.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek φαλαγγίτης (phalangítēs), equivalent to phalanx + -ite.
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What is the meaning of phalangite?
"phalangite" (noun) means a soldier belonging to a phalanx.
What are the different meanings of phalangite?
"phalangite" has 2 main meanings: 1. A soldier belonging to a phalanx; 2. Specifically, a pikeman fighting in a Macedonian phalanx, armed with a two-handed pike and using a smaller shield than the hoplite's aspis.