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quadrumvir

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈkwɒdrəmvɪr//

KK: /kwɑːdrəmˌvɪr/

noun
Definition

A member of a group of four people who work together for a specific purpose or task.


Example

The quadrumvir was responsible for overseeing the construction of the new public building.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that a quadrumvir was appointed to manage the project?
Sloth B
Really? I had no idea there was such a position.
Sloth A
Yeah, it’s interesting how they work in groups of four.
Sloth B
It must be challenging to coordinate everything among a quadrumvir!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
commissioner
official
administrator
Antonyms
subordinate
follower
underling
Root Explanation

Quadrumvir → It is formed from "quadra-" (from Latin "quattuor", meaning four) and "vir" (meaning man). The term refers to a group of four men, particularly in a political context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'four' ('quadra-') men ('vir') working together — that's what a quadrumvir is.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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