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quadrumvirate

quad·rum·vi·rate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwo-druhm-ver-it, -vuh-reyt]
    • /kwɒˈdrʌm vər ɪt, -vəˌreɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwo-druhm-ver-it, -vuh-reyt]
    • /kwɒˈdrʌm vər ɪt, -vəˌreɪt/

Definitions of quadrumvirate word

  • noun quadrumvirate a governing or managing group, coalition, or the like, of four persons. 1
  • noun quadrumvirate A group of four men, especially four men joined in authority. 1
  • noun quadrumvirate a group of four leaders 0
  • noun quadrumvirate government by four persons 0
  • noun quadrumvirate any group of four persons associated in office or authority 0
See all 5 definitions of quadrumvirate

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Origin of quadrumvirate

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; quadr- + -umvirate (as in triumvirate)

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Parts of speech for Quadrumvirate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Quadrumvirate

quadrumvirate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.

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Synonyms for quadrumvirate

noun quadrumvirate

  • quadrivium — (during the Middle Ages) the more advanced division of the seven liberal arts, comprising arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music.
  • quadruple — fourfold; consisting of four parts: a quadruple alliance.
  • quadruplet — any group or combination of four.
  • quartet — any group of four persons or things.
  • quaternary — consisting of four.
All 11 Synonyms of quadrumvirate

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