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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler.
The prince had been regent for nearly nine years before becoming king upon his father's death.During the boyhood of Peter the Great, his half-sister Sophia held power as regent. |
| definition 2: |
a member of the governing body of an institution, such as a state university or educational system.
The regents of the university met to discuss an increase in tuition. |
| definition 3: |
a ruler or governor.
They appealed to the regents of the province. |
| related words: |
king, magistrate |
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| derivation: |
regentship (n.) |
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