Meaning & use
triumvirate
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A group of three powerful people or things that share control or influence.
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The startup was run by a triumvirate of co-founders.
Ancient Rome was once governed by a triumvirate of political leaders.
A note on using this word
Historically referred to Roman political alliances of three rulers; now used more broadly for any powerful group of three.
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triothreesome
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