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viceroy

vi·ce·roy

UK/ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ US/ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/ uncommon

noun

1.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • governor general
  • lord lieutenant

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