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triumvir

[ trahy-uhm-ver ]

noun

plural triumvirs, triumviri
  1. Roman History. one of three officers or magistrates mutually exercising the same public function.
  2. one of three persons associated in any office or position of authority.


triumvir

/ ٰɪˈʌə /

noun

  1. (esp in ancient Rome) a member of a triumvirate
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Derived Forms

  • ٰˈܳ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٰ·ܳv· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of triumvir1

1570–80; < Latin: literally, one man of three, back formation from trium virōrum of three men
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of triumvir1

C16: from Latin: one of three administrators, from ٰܳōܳ of three men, from ٰŧ three + vir man
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When civil war again broke out, De�otarus was persuaded to support Brutus and Cassius, but after the battle of Philippi went over to the triumvirs.

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Indeed, the triumvirs made use of fallen priests to celebrate the sacred ceremonies.

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We reflect that the triumvirs very likely had mannerisms, too, and Antony himself might have been glad to own spectacles.

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He could not remember the name of the third triumvir, and it troubled him greatly.

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Before Cicero spoke, it had been pleaded by Hortensius, and Crassus the triumvir; and Cicero, in engaging in the cause, felt the utmost desire to surpass these rivals of his eloquence.

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