Definitions
- Referring to one of three people who share power or authority. - Describing a group of three people who hold equal power or authority. - Talking about a political alliance or coalition between three individuals.
- Describing a group of three people who share power or authority. - Referring to a political alliance or coalition between three individuals or groups. - Talking about a partnership or collaboration between three people or entities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a group of three people or entities.
- 2Both words imply equal power or authority among the members.
- 3Both words can be used in political contexts.
- 4Both words have Latin origins.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Triumvir is less commonly used than triumvirate.
- 2Form: Triumvir is a singular noun, while triumvirate is a collective noun.
- 3Scope: Triumvir can refer to an individual or a group of three, while triumvirate specifically refers to a group of three.
- 4Connotation: Triumvir can have a negative connotation due to its association with authoritarian regimes, while triumvirate is more neutral.
- 5History: Triumvir was used in ancient Rome to describe a group of three officials with absolute power, while triumvirate was coined in the 16th century to describe a political alliance.
Remember this!
Triumvir and triumvirate are synonyms that refer to a group of three people or entities with equal power or authority. However, triumvir is less commonly used and can refer to an individual or a group, while triumvirate specifically refers to a group of three. Additionally, triumvir has a negative connotation due to its association with authoritarian regimes, while triumvirate is more neutral.
