Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahy-uhm-ver]
- /traɪˈʌm vər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahy-uhm-ver]
- /traɪˈʌm vər/
Definitions of triumvir word
- noun plural triumvir Roman History. one of three officers or magistrates mutually exercising the same public function. 1
- noun plural triumvir one of three persons associated in any office or position of authority. 1
- noun triumvir one of a trio of leaders 1
- noun triumvir (esp in ancient Rome) a member of a triumvirate 0
- noun triumvir in ancient Rome, any of a group of three administrators sharing authority equally 0
- noun triumvir any of three persons associated in office or authority 0
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Origin of triumvir
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin: literally, one man of three, back formation from trium virōrum of three men
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Parts of speech for Triumvir
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
triumvir popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
triumvir usage trend in Literature
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