Definition

A leader or governor who rules over one of four parts of a region, especially in ancient times.

Example

The tetrarch was responsible for maintaining order in his territory during the Roman Empire.

Conversation

Did you know that a tetrarch was a governor in ancient Rome?

Really? I had no idea what that meant!

Yeah, they ruled over specific regions, kind of like modern governors.

That's interesting! History has so many fascinating roles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tetrarch → It is formed from "tetra-" (meaning four) and "archon" (from Greek "archon", meaning ruler or leader). The word "tetrarch" refers to a ruler of a quarter or one of four divisions of a region.

Memory Tip

Think of a leader ('archon') of 'four' ('tetra-') divisions — that's why a tetrarch is a ruler of a quarter.

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