Definition

A person who governs or rules, especially in place of a monarch who is unable to rule due to being too young, absent, or disabled.

Example

The regent made important decisions while the king was away.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new regent appointed for the university board?

Yeah, I read that they have a lot of experience in education management.

I wonder how their leadership will change things around here.

It should be interesting to see how the new regent influences our programs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Regent → It is formed from "regere" (meaning to rule) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an agent or one who performs an action). A regent is one who rules or governs on behalf of another, especially in the absence of a monarch.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'rules' ('regere') in place of another — that's what a regent does.

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