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Regent

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

Definition

a person appointed to administer a country, state, or organization because the monarch is absent or too young.

Synonyms & similar words

trustee ruler governor administrator leader controller caretaker guardian overseer supervisor manager director head chief master commander emperor king queen monarch prince

Synonyms by register

Formal

administrator custodian steward governor

Informal

caretaker stand-in deputy

Literary

viceroy lieutenant

Antonyms

ruler monarch sovereign king queen emperor empress

Common collocations

  • acting regent
  • prince regent
  • queen regent
  • appointed regent
  • former regent
  • royal regent
  • the regent ruled

Word family

noun regent
verb reign

Usage note

A regent typically rules in place of a monarch who is too young, absent, or incapacitated. It is a formal term, often associated with royalty or high office.

Example sentences

  1. The regent was responsible for making important decisions while the king was away.
  2. The prince's regent was a wise and just ruler.
  3. The regent was in charge of the kingdom's finances.
  4. The regent governed the country with fairness and compassion.
  5. The regent was appointed to oversee the construction of the new palace.

Quotes

  • I am not a regent, I am a queen.
  • A king is the last man in the world who should be allowed to reign. It is not suitable for a regent to have passions.
  • A regent should be a neutral party.

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