phalangian

/fæˈlændʒɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of the Phalangians, a Hellenistic period military force from Phoenicia, or to their tactics and methods

“The phalangian formation was crucial in the Battle of Magnesia.”

Synonyms

  • phalangitic
  • phoenician

Antonyms

  • greek
  • helot