vicegerent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The official administrative deputy of a ruler, head of state, or church official.
adj
  1. Having or exercising delegated power; acting by substitution, or in the place of another.

Pronunciation

/vaɪsˈd͡ʒɪəɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vicegerent.wav

Word forms

vicegerent vicegerents

Etymology

From Latin vicegerens.

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