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Definition of Tetrarch
1. n. A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence, any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign.
2. a. Four.
Definition of Tetrarch
1. Noun. a governor of part of a country, especially of a fourth part of a province in ancient Rome ¹
2. Noun. an officer in charge of a fourth part of a phalanx in ancient Greece ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tetrarch
1. one of four joint rulers [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tetrarch
1. A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence, any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign. Origin: L. Tetrarches, Gr,; (see Tetra-) + a ruler, to lead; rule: cf. F. Tetrarque. See Arch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)