Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

first-triumvirate

Noun
/ˈfɜːrst traɪˈʌm.vɪˌreɪt/
Definition
A political alliance of three leaders in Ancient Rome.
Examples
  • Julius Caesar was a prominent member of the first-triumvirate.
  • The political dynamics of the first-triumvirate significantly impacted Roman history.
  • Many historians study the first-triumvirate to understand the power struggles of ancient Rome.
Meaning
The term refers to the unofficial coalition of three powerful individuals who shared control over the Roman Republic in the late 60s BC.
Synonyms
  • political alliance
  • coalition
  • triumvirate