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triumvirate

noun tri·um·vi·rate \trī-ˈəm-və-rət\

: a group of three people who share a position of authority or power

Full Definition of TRIUMVIRATE

1

: a body of triumvirs

2

: the office or government of triumvirs

3

: a group or association of three

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First Known Use of TRIUMVIRATE

1584

Related to TRIUMVIRATE

Synonyms: triad, trifecta, trinity, trio, triple, triplet, threesome

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