regent — a person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːdʒənt/
Korean meaning: 섭정, 대리 통치자 (왕이 미성년이거나 부재중일 때 대신 통치하는 사람)
Korean pronunciation: **리**전트
Example Sentences
- The prince regent threw wild parties while the real king was just a baby who couldn't even hold a spoon properly.
- The university regent fell asleep during the important budget meeting, proving that power doesn't cure boredom.
- She was appointed as regent when the young queen inherited the throne at age five.
regent
NOUN//ˈriːdʒənt//
a person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated
a person appointed to govern a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated
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The regent watches the pageant, directing their loyal agent!
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Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '다스리다, 통치하다'는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 왕이 직접 통치할 수 없을 때 대신 다스리는 사람이라는 개념에서 나왔어요.
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“The prince regent threw wild parties while the real king was just a baby who couldn't even hold a spoon properly.”
“The university regent fell asleep during the important budget meeting, proving that power doesn't cure boredom.”
“She was appointed as regent when the young queen inherited the throne at age five.”
“The regents voted unanimously to increase tuition fees, making students wonder whose side they were really on.”
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