释义 |
tetrarch I. \ˈte.ˌträrk, ˈtē.ˌ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin tetrarcha, from Latin tetrarches, from Greek tetrarchēs, from tetra- (akin to Greek tettares, tessares four) + -archēs -arch (I) — more at four 1. : a governor of the fourth part of an ancient province (as in the Roman Empire) 2. : a subordinate prince or petty king 3. : any of four officials or directors jointly in control II. adjective Etymology: tetra- + -arch : having four xylem groups — used of a stele |