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phalanxes

/fəˈlæŋksiːz/ /fæˈlæŋksiːz/

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Falanges

(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 museum displayed detailed models showing how the Greek army used phalanxes to form nearly impenetrable walls of spears and shields. "

El museo exhibió modelos detallados que mostraban cómo el ejército griego usaba las falanges para formar muros de lanzas y escudos casi impenetrables.

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Falansterio

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

Examples :

""The idealistic reformers hoped to create self-sufficient phalanxes where members shared work and resources equally." "

Los reformadores idealistas esperaban crear falansterios autosuficientes donde los miembros compartieran el trabajo y los recursos por igual.

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Falanges, formaciones

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

Examples :

"The phalanxes of students waiting for the bus moved slowly down the street. "

Las formaciones de estudiantes que esperaban el autobús se movieron lentamente por la calle.

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Falanges

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

Examples :

"The doctor examined the X-ray, pointing to the broken phalanxes in my middle finger. "

El médico examinó la radiografía, señalando las falanges rotas de mi dedo medio.

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