n.
Pronunciation: ' r ē -j ə nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin regent-, regens, from Latin, present participle of regere to direct ― more at RIGHT
Date: 15th century
1 : a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
2 : a person who rules or reigns : GOVERNOR
3 : a member of a governing board (as of a state university)
– regent adjective
– re · gent · al \ -j ə n-t ə l \ adjective