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Definitions for: Triumvir [n] one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome
Webster (1913) Definition: Tri*um"vir, n.; pl. L. Triumviri, E. Triumvirs.
[L., fr. res, gen. trium, three + vir a man. See Three, and
Virile.] (Rom. Antiq.)
One of tree men united in public office or authority.
Note: In later times the triumvirs of Rome were three men who
jointly exercised sovereign power. Julius C[ae]sar,
Crassus, and Pompey were the first triumvirs;
Octavianus (Augustus), Antony, and Lepidus were the
second and last.
See Also: administrator, executive
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