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phalanx

/ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/

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noun

Falange

(plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.

Examples :

"The phalanx of students lined up in the hall, their shields (textbooks) and spears (pens) ready for the upcoming exam. "

La falange de estudiantes se alineó en el pasillo, con sus escudos (libros de texto) y lanzas (bolígrafos) listos para el próximo examen.

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noun

Falansterio

(historical sociology) A Fourierite utopian community; a phalanstery.

Examples :

""The group of friends decided to start a phalanx in the countryside, hoping to create a self-sufficient, cooperative community based on Fourier's ideas." "

El grupo de amigos decidió iniciar un falansterio en el campo, con la esperanza de crear una comunidad cooperativa y autosuficiente basada en las ideas de Fourier.

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Falange, formación, grupo compacto

(plural phalanxes) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.

Examples :

"The phalanx of students eagerly awaited the start of the school year. "

La falange de estudiantes esperaba ansiosamente el comienzo del curso escolar.

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Una de los huesos del dedo de la mano o del pie

(plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the X-ray, pointing to a small fracture in the proximal phalanx of my big toe. "

El médico examinó la radiografía, señalando una pequeña fractura en la falange proximal de mi dedo gordo del pie.

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