tetrarch Meaning, Definition & Usage

Te"trarch noun
Etymology
L. tetrarches, Gr. , (see Tetra-) + a ruler, to lead; rule: cf. F. tétrarque. See Arch, a.
Definitions
  1. (Rom. Antiq.) A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence, any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign.
Te"trarch adjective
Definitions
  1. Four. Obs. Fuller.

Webster 1913