Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Their main tactic was the phalanx formation. They were primarily free citizens—propertied farmers and artisans—who were able to afford the bronze armor suit and weapons (estimated at a third to a half of its able-bodied adult male popu... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoplite
ancient Greek heavily armed foot soldier whose function was to fight in close formation. Until his appearance, probably in the late 8th century , ... [4 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/69
In ancient Greece, a heavily armed infantry soldier (as distinct from the lightly armed peltast). They were the backbone of the army in all the Greek city-states from... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
Hop'lite noun [ Greek ..., from ... tool, weapon: confer French hoplite .] (Gr. Antiq.) A heavy-armed infantry soldier. Milford. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/60
a Greek infantry soldier of the citizen armies who defended Greek city-states; for more information on the hoplites see the Perseus Historical Overview subtopic '5.16. The so-called Hoplite Revolution. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10135
A Greek foot soldier. Hoplites carried round shields and long spears and had bronze helmets and leg guards. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22055