It is a historical term, often used to denote the three powerful Chola, Chera, and Pandya dynasties that ruled over ancient Tamil Nadu.
Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
* Mu (மு) : means "three" in Tamil.
* Vendar (வேந்தர்) : means "king" or "ruler" in Tamil.
Therefore, Muvendar (முவேந்தர்) literally translates to "three kings" or "three rulers".
It's important to note that the term "Muvendar" can also refer to other groups of three kings or leaders in Tamil history, depending on the context.