vice-regent

American  

[vahys-ree-juhnt, vahys-ree-juhnt] / ˈvaɪsˈri dʒənt, vaɪsˈri dʒənt /

noun

1. a deputy regent; a person who acts in the place of a ruler, governor, or sovereign.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or occupying the position of a vice-regent.

Other Word Forms

• vice-regency
  noun

Etymology

Origin of vice-regent

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

This limited form of military rule maintained for several centuries of troublesome times, or until about 1412, when Emperor Sigismund appointed Burgrave Frederick, of Nuremberg, "Stratt-halter," or vice-regent.

From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Miller, Kelly

"Pardon me, your majesty," said the count, proudly; "I was not only governor, but vice-regent."

From Frederick the Great and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

Mrs. Letton was re�lected in 1908 and Mrs. S. D. Barkalow of Omaha was elected vice-regent.

From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska

The Slayer of Souls—Erlik's vice-regent on earth—Hassan Sabbah.

From The Slayer Of souls by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

During the king's minority the Archbishop was the vice-regent.

From The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela by Benjamin of Tudela