triarch

/ˈtraɪɑrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A ruler or government consisting of three rulers or leaders.

“The ancient city was ruled by a triarch of three wise and just leaders.”

2. noun

A group of three leaders or rulers, especially in ancient Greece.

“The ancient Greeks had a system of government known as a triarch, where three leaders made decisions together.”

Synonyms

  • three-headed
  • triumvirate

Antonyms

  • dictatorship
  • monarchy