viceroy

Meanings

• noun

  A person who exercises the authority of a monarch in the name and on behalf of an absent monarch.

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Synonyms

provost , vicar

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with viceroy
roy , boy , toy , joy , voice , noise , poise , choice

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Variants

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viceroy , viceroy butterfly , viceroy butterflys , viceroys

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'viceroi', meaning 'vice-royal' or 'deputy ruler'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'viceroy' is derived from the Old French word 'viceroi', which means 'deputy king'.

2. The British East India Company established a viceroyalty in India in 1773, with Calcutta as its capital.

3. The last viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, played a key role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.

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Related Concepts

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1. governor: A person who has the authority to manage and control a particular area or organization.

2. colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies in other parts of the world, often for economic gain.

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Culture

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In history, viceroys were often appointed to govern colonies on behalf of European monarchs. They held significant political power and were responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, and promoting trade.

How to Memorize "viceroy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a crown and a long robe, sitting on a throne and making decisions for a monarch.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a deputy or a representative who stands in for someone else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'viceroy' as 'vice' for the king's 'royal' representative.

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