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tetrarch definition

te·trarch (te′trärk′, tē′-)

noun

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

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

Related Forms:

  • tetrarchic te·trar′·chic (-trär′kik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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