viceroy

Definition

One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

Etymology

From Middle French vice-roy, from vice- + roy (“king”). Compare viscount.

Example Sentences

• "Ireland was governed by a Viceroy representing the English King/Queen when it was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland."
• "The Viceroy's on board - tends to liven things up."
• "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."

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