viceregal

[ vahys-ree-guhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a viceroy.

viceregal

/ ˌvaɪsˈriːɡəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a viceroy or his viceroyalty
2. of or relating to a governor or governor general

Derived Forms

• ˌviceˈregally, adverb

Other Words From

• vice·regal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of viceregal¹

First recorded in 1830–40; vice- + regal ¹

Example Sentences

Britain was aghast at the loss of its near-viceregal sway in Egypt.

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The corporation returned abashed to their council-rooms to record the viceregal threat.

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She returned, evidently alarmed to death, having read on the walls the viceregal threats against all who harboured the "traitors."

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The Viceregal party saw few of the non-adherents, and perceived that they made no converts amongst the enemy.

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So saying, and without waiting for a reply, he urged them forward to the viceregal presence.

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Dublin has its viceregal court, and therefore can make some stand against centralization.

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