triumvirate — a group of three powerful people who jointly control a government or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of three powerful people who jointly control a government or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪˈʌmvərət/
Example Sentences
- The school's disciplinary triumvirate of principal, vice-principal, and guidance counselor struck fear into every student's heart.
- The kitchen triumvirate of salt, pepper, and garlic ruled over every dish in the restaurant.
- A triumvirate of tech giants dominated the smartphone market for over a decade.
triumvirate
NOUN[/traɪˈʌmvərət/]
a group of three powerful people who jointly control a government or organization
three distinguished leaders sit at equal positions around a circular table, each holding official documents. They lean forward simultaneously pointing to the same spot on a large map spread before them. Their unified gesture shows they have reached a shared decision about important matters. Government officials and advisors stand around the room's perimeter, waiting respectfully for the three leaders' final word. All attention focuses on this powerful trio as they exercise their combined authority. three powerful people jointly controlling governmental decisions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin triumviratus, referring to the ancient Roman political alliance of three powerful men who shared control of the government. The most famous example was the First Triumvirate of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.
Breakdown
tri- (three) + vir (man/male) + -ate (noun suffix indicating a group or office)
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📝Examples
“The school's disciplinary triumvirate of principal, vice-principal, and guidance counselor struck fear into every student's heart.”
“The kitchen triumvirate of salt, pepper, and garlic ruled over every dish in the restaurant.”
“A triumvirate of tech giants dominated the smartphone market for over a decade.”
“The Roman triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus changed the course of ancient history.”
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