Phalanx

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

Definitions of phalanx

noun a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers marched in a phalanx formation.

A2 The phalanx of protesters moved forward in unison.

B1 The football team's defense formed a strong phalanx against the opposing team.

B2 The phalanx of dancers moved gracefully across the stage.

C1 The phalanx of investors worked together to make strategic decisions.

C2 The phalanx of lawyers presented a united front in the courtroom.

Examples of phalanx in a Sentence

formal The soldiers marched in formation, with their shields forming a protective phalanx.

informal The football team lined up in a phalanx to defend against the opposing team's offense.

slang The group of friends formed a phalanx to make their way through the crowded concert.

figurative The company's legal team formed a phalanx to protect the company from any potential lawsuits.

Grammatical Forms of phalanx

• plural: phalanxes
• comparative: more phalanges
• superlative: most phalanges
• present tense: phalanx
• future tense: will phalanx
• perfect tense: has phalanxed
• continuous tense: is phalanxing
• singular: phalanx
• positive degree: phalanx
• infinitive: to phalanx
• gerund: phalanxing
• participle: phalanxed

Origin and Evolution of phalanx

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'phalanx' originates from ancient Greek

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a military formation in ancient Greece, the term 'phalanx' has evolved to also refer to a close-knit group or a united front in various contexts.