MEANING
A person who governs on behalf of a monarch who cannot exercise rule, often because of youth or absence.
Use it for
minor heirs; absent monarchs; temporary power becoming entrenchedSeparate possession of governing power from possession of the crown.
Words that belong together
- appoint a regent
- queen regent
- rule as regent
On the page
The regent postponed the prince's coming-of-age ceremony.
A regent governed the island while its queen searched for her missing fleet.
She accepted the office of regent but refused the throne.
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Word forms
- Base
- regent
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. An acting ruler rather than automatically a rightful successor; distinguish regency from permanent accession. Noun: regent; plural regents.
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