interrex

[ in-ter-reks ]

noun,plural in·ter·re·ges [in-ter-ree-jeez]. /ˌɪn tərˈri dʒiz/.
  1. a person holding supreme authority in a state during an interregnum.

Origin of interrex

1
From Latin, dating back to 1570–80; see origin at inter-, rex

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interrex

/ (ˌɪntəˈrɛks) /


nounplural interreges (ˌɪntəˈriːdʒiːz)
  1. a person who governs during an interregnum; provisional ruler

Origin of interrex

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C16: from Latin, from inter- + rēx king

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