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

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animlas that start with x
animals begin with s