Tetrarc (en. Tetrarch)
/teˈtɾaɾk/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Title given to a ruler who governs one of the four parts into which a territory is divided.
The tetrarch ruled firmly over his region.
El tetrarc gobernó con mano firme sobre su región.
Each of the four leaders who share power in a kingdom or territory.
The tetrarchs gathered to discuss the future of the kingdom.
Los tetrarcas se reunieron para discutir sobre el futuro del reino.
A historical figure that represents the division of the empire into four rulers.
In history, the tetrarchs were fundamental to the administration of the empire.
En la historia, los tetrarcas fueron fundamentales para la administración del imperio.
Etymology
From the Greek 'tetra', meaning 'four', and 'arche', meaning 'government'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The tetrarchs of the empire
It refers to the four leaders who shared power.
Los tetrarcas del imperio
Tetrarchic government
A political system where power is divided among four rulers.
Gobierno tetrárquico
Related Words
Tetrarchy
A system of government led by tetrarchs.
tetrarquía
Monarch
A single ruler of a territory.
monarca
Slang Meanings
A leader who wants to control everything without sharing.
That guy thinks he’s a tetrarch, but he really doesn’t listen to anyone.
Ese tipo se cree tetrarc, pero en realidad no escucha a nadie.
Someone who feels superior in a group of friends.
Don’t be a tetrarch, let everyone have their say.
No seas tetrarc, permite que todos opinen.