Tetrarchy

Pronunciation

• IPA: //
• enPR: tÄ•trärkÄ“

Origin

From Latin tetrarchia from Ancient Greek τετραρχία, from tetra ("four") + archos ("ruler") + -ia, literally "four rulers".

Full definition of tetrarchy

Noun

1. Historically, an empire that was ruled by four rulers.

Synonyms

• quadrumvirate