duumvirate

du·um·vi·rate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [doo-uhm-ver-it, dyoo-]
- /duˈʌm vər ɪt, dyu-/
- /djuː.ˈʌm.vɪ.rɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-uhm-ver-it, dyoo-]
- /duˈʌm vər ɪt, dyu-/

Definitions of duumvirate word

noun duumvirate a coalition of two persons holding the same office, as in ancient Rome. 1
noun duumvirate the office or government of two such persons. 1
noun duumvirate A coalition of two people having joint authority or influence. 1
noun duumvirate the office of or government by duumvirs 0
noun duumvirate governmental position or authority held jointly by two persons 0
noun duumvirate two such persons 0

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Origin of duumvirate

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

From the Latin word duumvirātus, dating back to 1650-60. See duumvir, -ate3

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Parts of speech for Duumvirate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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duumvirate 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

duumvirate usage trend in Literature

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