Definition

The position or office of a viceroy, who is a representative of a monarch in a colony or territory.

Example

The viceroyship was an important role during the colonial period, overseeing the administration of the territory.

Conversation

Did you know that the term viceroyship refers to the authority of a viceroy?

Really? I always thought it was just a fancy title.

It's actually about governing large territories on behalf of a monarch.

That makes sense! I guess it was a pretty important role back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viceroyship → It is formed from "vice-" (meaning in place of) and "roy" (from Old French *rei*, meaning king) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "viceroyship" refers to the position or office of a viceroy, who acts in place of a king.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting 'in place of' ('vice-') a 'king' ('roy') — that's what viceroyship means, the position of someone who governs on behalf of a king.

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