viceroy
One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarchOne who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
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3 sensesOne who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
Ireland was governed by a Viceroy representing the English King/Queen when it was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Vizekönig
вице-коро́льvice-korólʹ
віце-коро́льvice-korólʹ
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
A zongdu.
An orange and black North American butterfly (Limenitis archippus), so named because it is similar to, but smaller than, the monarch butterfly.
showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller
Examples
4 sentencesTom is viceroy.
Joaquín de la Pezuela was viceroy of Peru.
Antonio de Mendoza was the first viceroy of New Spain.
Viceroy Jackson rules the territory on behalf of King Thomas.
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Origin
From Middle French vice-roy, from vice- + roy (“king”). Compare viscount.From Middle French vice-roy, from vice- + roy (“king”). Compare viscount.
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