regent

Meanings

• noun

  A person who exercises the authority of a monarch but does not hold the title of king or queen.

  - "The regent ruled in the name of the underage king."
  - "During the interregnum, the duke served as regent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regent
tenant , prentice , agent

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Homophones

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1. regent (fr) : to rule
   

2. regnant () : dominant; currently in power
   

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Variants

List of all variants of regent that leads to same result
regent , regental , regents , vice-regent , vice-regents

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Etymology

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From Old French reger, meaning 'to rule'.

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Trivia

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1. Regents have historically been used in cases where the monarch is a child or unable to rule for some reason.

2. The term 'regent' is derived from the Old French word 'reger', meaning 'to rule'.

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Related Concepts

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1. interregnum: The period between the end of one monarch's reign and the beginning of another's, during which there is no monarch in power.

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Culture

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In literature, regents have appeared in various works, such as 'The White Princess' by Philippa Gregory, where Elizabeth Woodville serves as regent for her son, Edward V.

How to Memorize "regent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a crown and ruling a kingdom, but not bearing the title of king or queen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'regent' with the concept of 'ruler' or 'governor'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' in 'regent' stands for 'ruler'.

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