Synonyms for

Regency

Verb / ˈri:dʒʌnsi: / Another word for regency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Regency is a period of time when a country is ruled by a regent, usually because the monarch is too young, too sick, or has been removed from the throne.

Synonyms & similar words

regency interregnum stopgap stand-in substitute surrogate proxy deputy representative agent attorney executor administrator caretaker

Synonyms by register

Formal

guardianship administration stewardship custodianship

Literary

vicarship lieutenancy

Antonyms

independence autonomy sovereignty self-rule liberty freedom

Common collocations

  • prince regent
  • regency period
  • council of regency
  • act of regency
  • regency government
  • regency council
  • royal regency

Word family

noun regency
verb regent
adjective regent

Usage note

Regency refers to the office or period of a regent, a person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated. It is often associated with a specific historical period, such as the English Regency.

Example sentences

  1. The Prince Regent ruled England from 1811 to 1820.
  2. The regency period in France lasted from 1715 to 1723.
  3. The regency council made important decisions while the king was too young to rule.
  4. The queen named her brother as regent in case she became incapacitated.

Quotes

  • 'Only a man who is sincere and devoted to the welfare of the people can be entrusted with the regency.' - J. R. D. Tata
  • 'I'd love to do a costume drama - the costumes themselves are like pieces of art. I'd love to play a regency period piece.' - Sarah Gadon
  • 'I've always been obsessed with the regency period.' - Jane O'Connor

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