interregnums

Meanings

• noun

  A period of time between the end of one reign and the beginning of another.

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Synonyms

hiatus , moratorium , recess

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Variants

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interregna , interregnum , interregnums

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Etymology

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From the Latin interregnum, 'between reigns'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded interregnum in history was the Sassanid interregnum, which lasted for over 40 years after the death of Shahanshah Yazdegerd III in 651 AD.

2. The term 'interregnum' was popularized during the English Civil War, when there were several periods of political instability between the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.

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Related Concepts

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1. vacancy: A period of time during which a position, office, or title is vacant, often synonymous with interregnum.

2. power vacuum: A period of time during which there is no clear authority or control, often resulting in conflict and instability.

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In history, interregnums have often been periods of political instability and conflict. They have been depicted in literature, such as in T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', and have inspired art and music, such as the album 'Interregnum' by the band Agalloch.

How to Memorize "interregnums"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a throne sitting empty, symbolizing the absence of a ruler during an interregnum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a power vacuum or political instability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that interregnum comes from the Latin 'between reigns'.

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