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Definition of Triumvir
1. Noun. One of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome.
Definition of Triumvir
1. n. One of tree men united in public office or authority.
Definition of Triumvir
1. one of a ruling body of three in ancient Rome. [n -VIRS or -VIRI]
Medical Definition of Triumvir
1. One of tree men united in public office or authority. In later times the triumvirs of Rome were three men who jointly exercised sovereign power. Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey were the first triumvirs; Octavianus (Augustus), Antony, and Lepidus were the second and last. Origin: L, fr. Res, gen. Trium, three + vir a man. See Three, and Virile. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)