Interrex
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interrex is a noun meaning (history) An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
Meaning
(history) An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
More Meanings
- (history) An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
- (figuratively) A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.
Word Forms
- interrexes
- interreges
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include justitium, consular, duumvir, regionarius, sexvir, auspex.
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