Regency
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Regency is a noun meaning A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
Meaning
A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
More Meanings
- The time during which a regent is in power.
- An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.
Word Forms
- regencies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include throne, regent, regentship, subregent, reign, viceregent.
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