Regency (Noun)
Meaning 1
The period from 1811-1820 when the Prince of Wales was regent during George III's periods of insanity.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Prince of Wales's decisions during the Regency had a lasting impact on British politics and culture.
- She became famous for her romantic novels set during the Regency period, notable for their vivid descriptions of British society.
- The Regency era was also a time of major literary and cultural advancements in the UK.
- Historians study documents from the Regency period to gain insights into the challenges facing the prince and the kingdom.
- The Jane Austen novels hold great promise as an escape into the lives of the upper class during the Regency.
Meaning 2
The period of time during which a regent governs.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The country entered a regency as the king's health began to decline and his brother took on the responsibilities of state.
- During the regency, the council of advisors played a crucial role in making key decisions for the kingdom.
- The length of the regency was uncertain as the king's recovery was unpredictable, leaving the kingdom in a state of uncertainty.
- Her highness acted as regent during the minor's regency until he came of age to take on the throne.
- Historians continue to study the impact of the era of regency on the country's development and politics.
Meaning 3
The office of a regent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The regency of the young king was marked by turmoil and power struggles among the nobles.
- During her regency, the queen mother made several key decisions that shaped the country's foreign policy.
- The regency council was established to advise the monarch until he came of age.
- The period of regency was a time of great upheaval, with various factions vying for control.
- The monarch's regency was cut short when he was deposed in a coup led by a rival claimant.