polyadelph

/pɒliˈædɛlf/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a tribe or clan in ancient Greece; specifically, one of the tribes of the Ionians or Aeolians.

“The historian noted the polyadelph’s significant role in shaping the cultural identity of ancient Greece.”

Synonyms

  • clan
  • tribe

Antonyms

  • individual
  • loner