tetrarch

tetrarch Definition

te·trarch (te′trärk′, tē′-)

noun

in the ancient Roman Empire, the ruler of part (orig. a fourth part) of a province
a subordinate prince, governor, etc.

Etymology: ME tetrarche < LL(Ec) tetrarcha < L tetrarches < Gr tetrarchēs: see tetra- & -arch

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tetrarch Usage Examples

Converse of object

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