viceroy
Viceroy (noun) means a person who rules a colony, province, or territory as the official representative of a monarch. Example: “The viceroy governed India on behalf of the British crown.”
How to use viceroy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA royal governor ruling on a monarch's behalf, or a butterfly that mimics the monarch species.
Word forms
viceroys plural
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The _____ governed India on behalf of the British crown.
Etymology
From Middle French vice-roy, literally "in place of the king."
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What does “viceroy” mean?
The word “viceroy” means a person who rules a colony, province, or territory as the official representative of a monarch. In plain terms, a royal governor ruling on a monarch's behalf, or a butterfly that mimics the monarch species.
How do you pronounce “viceroy”?
“Viceroy” is pronounced VYS-roy (/ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “viceroy” in a sentence?
Here is “viceroy” used in a sentence: “The viceroy governed India on behalf of the British crown.”
What part of speech is “viceroy”?
“Viceroy” is a noun.
Where does the word “viceroy” come from?
The word “viceroy” comes from Middle French. From Middle French vice-roy, literally "in place of the king.".
Is “viceroy” a common word?
“Viceroy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “viceroy” have?
“Viceroy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who rules a colony, province, or territory as the official representative of a monarch.
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