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phalanx

noun

/ˈfeɪlæŋks/

Meaning

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.

A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.

formation, column, group, mass

scattering, dispersal

phalanx of soldiers, phalanx of reporters, tight phalanx

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

The quality or fact of being determined; persistence in maintaining something valued or desired.

An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich wat...

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and...

The right or condition of self-government; independence and the ability to make one's own decisions.