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/
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
The regent watches the pageant, directing their loyal agent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, regent developed from the concept of ruling or governing. The term originally referred to a person who rules in place of a monarch who is unable to govern directly, combining the Latin verb regere (to rule) with the present participle suffix.
Breakdown
regere (to rule) + -ent (present participle suffix, denoting 'one who rules' or 'ruling')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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