regency Meaning & Definition
What Does Regency Mean?
Regency is a noun that means A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule. It can also mean The time during which a regent is in power.
Regency at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | regencies |
Regency Definition (Noun)
- A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
The country was governed by a regency while the king was still a minor.
- The time during which a regent is in power.
during the regency
- An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.
Synonyms of Regency
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Regency synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Regency
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Regency in a Sentence
The country was governed by a regency while the king was still a minor.
during the regency
period of regency
The prince served as regent during the regency.
Word Forms & Grammar
regency (countable and uncountable, plural regencies)
Words That Rhyme With Regency
Origin of Regency
From Middle English regencie (cf. regente), from Medieval Latin regentia, from Latin regēns, present participle of regō. By surface analysis, regent + -cy; compare also + -ency (“abstract-noun suffix”).
How to Pronounce Regency
You say regency as //ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi//. It has 1 syllable.