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quadriad

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[kwod-ree-ad] / ˈkwɒd riˌæd /

noun

  1. a group of four, especially a group of four persons with an interest or task in common.


Etymology

Origin of quadriad

quadri- + -ad 1


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He has already established himself as the leader of the President's "quadriad" of four top economic policymakers, who are charged with keeping the U.S. economy brisk and rising.

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