noun
- plural of tetrarch; rulers of a fourth part of a country or province, especially in ancient Rome
Usage: historical
Examples
- The tetrarchs divided the Roman Empire into four administrative regions.
- Herod Antipas was one of the tetrarchs who ruled parts of Palestine.
- The system of tetrarchs was established by Diocletian in 293 AD.
- Each of the four tetrarchs controlled a separate territory.
- The tetrarchs worked together to maintain stability across the empire.
- Historical records show conflicts between some of the tetrarchs.
- The tetrarchs met regularly to coordinate military campaigns.