Meaning Of The Word Regent

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What's The Definition Of Regent?

regent
countable noun: A regent is a person who rules a country when the king or queen is unable to rule, for example because they are too young or too ill.

regent in American English
acting in place of a king or ruler
adjective: acting as regent of a country; exercising ruling authority in behalf of a sovereign during his or her minority, absence, or disability (usually used postpositively)
noun: a person who exercises the ruling power in a kingdom during the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign

regent in British English
adjective: acting or functioning as a regent
noun: the ruler or administrator of a country during the minority, absence, or incapacity of its monarch

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