1 quadrumvirate | Definition of quadrumvirate
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

quadrumvirate

noun
qua·​drum·​vi·​rate | \ kwä-ˈdrÉ™m-vÉ™-rÉ™t How to pronounce quadrumvirate (audio) \

Definition of quadrumvirate

: a group or association of four

Examples of quadrumvirate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Yet again, Miller has amassed a consensus top-three recruiting class, a quadrumvirate of top-120 recruits split between a pair of frontcourt and backcourt prospects. — Dan Greene, SI.com, "Will 2017–18 finally be the year for Arizona, Sean Miller?," 10 July 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'quadrumvirate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of quadrumvirate

1752, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quadrumvirate

quadri- + -umvirate (as in triumvirate)

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!