regent

noun
UK: /ˈriː.dʒənt/
US: /ˈriː.dʒənt/

  1. A person who rules a country when the king or queen is ill, too young, or absent.

    1. The prince was regent while his father was ill.
    2. As the queen's son was too young to rule, a regent was appointed to govern the country.

  2. A member of the governing board of certain educational institutions.

    1. She is a regent of the state university system.
    2. The board of regents oversees the policies and budget of the university.

Synonyms

ruler placeholder governor
regent adjective

  1. Acting as a regent; ruling or governing in place of a monarch who is unable to do so.

    1. The regent family took care of all affairs.
    2. The regent council took swift action to stabilize the economy during the crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regent" in English means: A person who rules a country when the king or queen is ill, too young, or absent., A member of the governing board of certain educational institutions..

The phonetic transcription of "regent" is /ˈriː.dʒənt/ in British English and /ˈriː.dʒənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regent": ruler, placeholder, governor.

Example usage of "regent": "The prince was regent while his father was ill.". More examples on the page.