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- [ree-juh nt]
- /ˈri dʒənt/
- /ˈriː.dʒənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-juh nt]
- /ˈri dʒənt/
Definitions of regent word
- noun regent a person who exercises the ruling power in a kingdom during the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign. 1
- noun regent a ruler or governor. 1
- noun regent a member of the governing board of a state university or a state educational system. 1
- noun regent a university officer who exercises general supervision over the conduct and welfare of the students. 1
- noun regent (in certain Catholic universities) a member of the religious order who is associated in the administration of a school or college with a layperson who is its dean or director. 1
- adjective regent acting as regent of a country; exercising ruling authority in behalf of a sovereign during his or her minority, absence, or disability (usually used postpositively): a prince regent. 1
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Origin of regent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin regent- (stem of regēns), present participle of regere to rule
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Parts of speech for Regent
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regent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
regent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for regent
noun regent
- catchpole — (in medieval England) a sheriff's officer who arrested debtors
- councilor — A councilor is a member of a local council.
- deputy — A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there.
- dogcatcher — a person employed by a municipal pound, humane society, or the like, to find and impound stray or homeless dogs, cats, etc.
- member of congress — law: elected representative
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