duumvirate

noun

du·​um·​vi·​rate -vərə̇t 

-ˌrāt

plural -s

1

: the office or government of the Roman duumvirs

2

: two people associated in high office or position : a coalition of two people

Word History

Etymology

Latin duumviratus, from duumvir + -atus -ate

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Rhymes for duumvirate

• triumvirate