transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrē-jənt ]
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 -jən-t ə l adjective