Meaning
A local division of the people; a clan or tribe.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From New Latin phȳlē, from Ancient Greek φῡλή (phūlḗ, “a union of individuals into a community”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025.