Vice-regent (Noun)
Meaning
A regent's deputy.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The vice-regent carried out the regent's duties during her absence.
- He was appointed as the vice-regent to the queen, a position of great power and responsibility.
- As the vice-regent, she oversaw the daily operations of the kingdom while the regent was abroad.
- The vice-regent's loyalty to the regent was unwavering, even in times of great turmoil.
- During the regent's illness, the vice-regent took on the full authority of the regent's office.