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Regent (Noun)

Members of a governing board.

Nouns denoting people.

The university's regent was responsible for overseeing the institution's financial affairs.
As a regent, she played a key role in shaping the college's academic policies.
The board of regents met quarterly to discuss and vote on important issues affecting the school.
He was appointed as a regent to the state university system, serving a six-year term.
The regents of the private academy were tasked with ensuring the school's long-term sustainability.

Someone who rules during the absence or incapacity or minority of the country's monarch.

Nouns denoting people.

The regent, appointed by the king before his departure, held the reins of power until his return.
During the monarch's illness, the regent made key decisions on behalf of the government.
As the monarch was still a minor, the regent took charge of the kingdom's affairs until she came of age.
The regent's role was to ensure a smooth transition of power until the new monarch was crowned.
After the monarch's death, the regent governed the country until the next ruler was appointed.