interrex

in·ter·rex

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-reks]
- /ˈɪn tərˌrɛks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-reks]
- /ˈɪn tərˌrɛks/

Definitions of interrex word

noun plural interrex a person holding supreme authority in a state during an interregnum. 1
noun interrex (history) An official in Ancient Rome, who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates. 1
noun interrex a person who governs during an interregnum; provisional ruler 0
noun interrex a person acting as ruler during an interregnum 0
noun interrex (historical) An official in Ancient Rome, who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates. 0
noun interrex (historical) An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor. 0

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Origin of interrex

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

From Latin, dating back to 1570-80; See origin at inter-, rex

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Parts of speech for Interrex

noun

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interrex popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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