duumvirate
Americannoun
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a coalition of two persons holding the same office, as in ancient Rome.
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the office or government of two such persons.
noun
Etymology
Origin of duumvirate
From the Latin word duumvirātus, dating back to 1650–60. See duumvir, -ate 3
Example Sentences
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When the All Blacks’ coaching triumvirate of Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith replaced the Mitchell-Deans duumvirate in 2004 they worked on improving the team’s set-pieces, but they retained counter-attack.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2018
Of what did the duumvirate of digital videos discuss?
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2018
That's why I still think the coalition will stagger on to the designated election day , 7 May 2015, under its present Cameron/Clegg duumvirate.
From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2013
All the same, the new style in Communist circles these days is separation of party and government leadership, and so Kadar last week turned his government into a duumvirate.
From Time Magazine Archive
After the fall of the free Republic, when so many avenues of ambition were closed, many an able man might well satisfy his desire for power and distinction by the duumvirate of a provincial town.
From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel
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