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phalanx

/fəˈlæŋks/ noun · British & US
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What does phalanx mean?

noun

A body of soldiers drawn up in a close formation, especially in ancient times. A phalanx of people or things is a close group or mass.

Example

"The phalanx of soldiers marched in unison across the battlefield."

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