Viceroy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viceroy is a noun meaning One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
Meaning
One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
More Meanings
- A zongdu.
- An orange and black North American butterfly (Limenitis archippus), so named because it is similar to, but smaller than, the monarch butterfly.
Example Sentences
The Viceroy's on board - tends to liven things up.
Ireland was governed by a Viceroy representing the English King/Queen when it was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Mike Davis, a former Senate GOP staffer on Supreme Court nominations and current “viceroy” of Trumpworld, wrote that Alito was “gleefully packing up his chambers” after the 2024 election.
Word Forms
- viceroys
- vice-roi
Synonyms for viceroy
Depending on context, synonyms include vicar, provost, vicereine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vicereine, lord, proconsul, viceregent, governor-general, vicegerent.
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