viceroyship

Meanings

• noun

  The position or authority of a viceroy; the government of a colony or dependency by a viceroy.

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Variants

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viceroyship , viceroyships

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin 'vicarius', meaning 'deputy' or 'substitute'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'viceroyship' is most closely associated with European colonialism, but the concept of a viceroy exists in other contexts as well, such as the Holy Roman Empire and the Mughal Empire in India.

2. The longest-serving viceroy in British colonial history was Lord Canning, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1858.

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1. colonialism: A policy of extending the rule of a power over weaker peoples or areas, typically by use of military force or by gaining political and economic control.

2. monarchy: A system of government in which a monarch is the head of state.

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The term 'viceroyship' has historical significance, particularly in the context of European colonialism. Viceroys were appointed by European monarchs to govern their colonies in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

How to Memorize "viceroyship"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing the robes and crown of a monarch, but instead of ruling their own country, they are governing a colony or dependency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'viceroy' with the concept of a deputy or substitute, and imagine a person filling in for a monarch in a colonial setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym VICEROS: Viceroys are 'V'ital in 'C'olonial 'E'mpires, 'R'uling 'O'ver 'S'ubjects.

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