Synonyms of phyla

Noun


1. phylum, social group

usage: (linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related

2. phylum, taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon

usage: (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes

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Definition and meaning of phyla (Dictionary)