regent
word
Definition
A regent is a person who governs a country when the normal ruler is unable to rule, often because the ruler is too young, absent, or incapacitated.
Usage & Nuances
'Regent' is mostly formal, used in history, royalty, or academic contexts. Often seen in phrases like 'regent for the king.' Do not confuse with 'regimen' or 'region.' Rarely used outside historic/governmental topics.
Spanish: regentePortuguese (BR): regentePortuguese (PT): regenteChinese (Simplified): 摄政者Chinese (Traditional): 攝政者Hindi: शासक (सत्ता संभालने वाला)Arabic: الوصي على العرشBengali: রিজেন্ট - অভিভাবক শাসকRussian: регентJapanese: 摂政Vietnamese: nhiếp chínhKorean: 섭정Turkish: naipUrdu: حاکمِ نائب - عارضی حکمرانIndonesian: wali
Example Sentences
The young prince had a regent until he became an adult.
basic
A regent rules when the king is away.
basic
The regent helped keep the country stable.
basic
She was appointed regent while the queen recovered from illness.
natural
During the war, the kingdom was run by a powerful regent.
natural
People trusted the regent to lead until the rightful king returned.
natural