duumvirate

noun

Definition of duumviratenext
as in triumvirate

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  1. triumvirate
  2. dictatorship
  3. sovereign
  4. oligarchy
  5. domain
  6. monarchy
  7. republic
  8. empire
Noun
  • The creative triumvirate of Yerkovich, Mann, and Carter and the rapport of Johnson, Thomas, and their co-stars — Saundra Santiago as Gina, Olivia Brown as Trudy, Michael Talbott as Switek, and John Diehl as Zito — proved alchemically perfect.
    Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Davis: And Mike Elizondo, our producer, is just so important to mention here as the third in our triumvirate because another huge character was the band.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of triumvirate
Noun
  • Chinese officials fear that Russia’s influence over the insular dictatorship is growing at China’s expense.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Unfolding against the backdrop of Argentina’s military dictatorship, Our Share of Night features a once-in-a-generation medium able to channel a dark force that warps his body and offers untold and dangerous power.
    Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of dictatorship
Noun
  • Both estates were established hundreds of years ago to provide income for both the sovereign and the heir to the throne, People magazine reported.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Both estates were established hundreds of years ago to provide income for the sovereign and the heir to the throne, respectively.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of sovereign
Noun
  • Read: The unique danger of a Trumpist oligarchy A Harris administration would, of course, approach Musk differently.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • What seems far more likely is that a second Trump Presidency would lead to unprecedented theft from public programs like Social Security and Medicare, the full ascendancy of tech and Wall Street oligarchies, and a further dissolution of the public’s faith in the government.
    Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of oligarchy
Noun
  • The malicious apps make network requests to a domain tied to the North Korean regime, letting the app download more malicious scripts that can ultimately give hackers access to a victim's computer.
    Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • That would have traditionally been the domain of an action project from a Lionsgate, AGC or other brawnier studio.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of domain
Noun
  • The website of the State of Nebraska legislature notes that the founders of this country specifically rejected the establishment of a monarchy, which by definition eschews participatory governance.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In recent years, the British monarchy has adopted a more conciliatory tone when addressing the past horrors of transatlantic slavery.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of monarchy
Noun
  • That year was in the middle of the Interregnum, a period when Britain was a republic without a king.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There are various plots to overthrow the emperors and either wrest control and put the empire in the hands of a single man or return Rome to its days as a republic.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of republic
Noun
  • His extensive travel experiences ignited a passion in him to create his own luxury boutique hotel, which ultimately launched an empire of sustainable properties throughout Mexico, including La Valise Tulum, La Valise San Miguel, NEST, Encantada, Radhoo, Xela, and Bespoke.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • And much like Macrinus, that vision, whether addressed or not, isn’t possible without sacrificing the masses, the people of an empire.
    Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of empire
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