duumvirate

/ˈduːʊmvɪərt/

Definitions

1. noun

A government or office held by two persons, as in ancient Rome, or a partnership or association between two people or organizations.

“The city’s government was a duumvirate, with two mayors serving as co-leaders.”

Synonyms

  • duumvir
  • partnership

Antonyms

  • dictatorship
  • monarchy