CultureJuly 5, 2026

triumvirate

/traɪˈʌm.və.rət/

Definition

A group of three people who share authority or power in an organization or government.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'triumviratus', composed of 'tres' (three) and 'vir' (man). It originally referred to a political coalition of three men in the ancient Roman Republic.

In the news

Following the death of the festival's long-time president, the leadership of the Karlovy Vary film festival shifted to a triumvirate consisting of the executive, artistic, and production directors.

Karlovy Vary film festival celebrates diamond anniversary

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