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Meaning
Noun
●
A ruler.
●
In Heads of state, Monarchy & People:
One who
rules
in place of
the
monarch
, especially because the
monarch
is too
young
,
absent
, or disabled.
●
A
member
of a
municipal
or
civic
body of
governors
, especially in certain European cities.
●
In American English, Canadian English & Scottish English:
A
member
of
governing
board
of a
college
or
university
; also a
governor
of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
●
In Indonesian English:
The
chief executive
of a regency
Adj
●
Ruling;
governing
; regnant.
●
Exercising
vicarious
authority.
Name
●
A
city
in North Dakota.
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Origin
regent
English
regent
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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