nounπShareA ruler."Because the young prince was too young to rule, the queen acted as regent until he came of age. "politicsgovernmentroyalstatehistorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled."During the king's illness, his young son became regent, temporarily taking over the responsibilities of the kingdom. "royalgovernmentpoliticshistorystatepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of a municipal or civic body of governors, especially in certain European cities."The city council's regent oversaw the restoration of the historic town square. "politicsgovernmentstateorganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of governing board of a college or university; also a governor of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC."As a regent of the University of California, she helps make important decisions about tuition and academic programs. "educationorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe chief executive of a regency"During the king's illness, the regent oversaw the country's affairs. "politicsgovernmentroyalstatepositionhistoryorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRuling; governing; regnant."Since the king was ill, his regent power was temporarily entrusted to his eldest son, who made decisions on his behalf. "royalgovernmentpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExercising vicarious authority."Because the queen was ill, her son served as regent, exercising her authority in all matters of state. "governmentroyalpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
