| tetrarch | A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence, any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign. Origin: L. Tetrarches, Gr,; (see Tetra-) + a ruler, to lead; rule: cf. F. Tetrarque. See Arch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tetrarchy | Origin: L. Tetrarchia, Gr., cf. F. Tetrarchie. The district under a Roman tetrarch; the office or jurisdiction of a tetrarch; a tetrarchate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |