different between viceregency vs viceregal

English

Etymology

From vice- +? regency.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /va?s??i?d??n(t)si/

Noun

viceregency (plural viceregencies)

1. the office or position of a viceregent
2. the area ruled by a viceregent

Related terms

• viceregal
• regency

See also

• viceroyalty

Anagrams

• vicegerency

English

Etymology

vice- +? regal

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: vice?re?gal
• IPA^(key): /va?s??i???l/

Alternative forms

• vice-regal

Adjective

viceregal (not comparable)

1. Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.
2. Of, or pertaining to, a viceregent or viceregency.

Synonyms

• viceroyal

Related terms

• regal

Translations

Noun

viceregal (plural viceregals)

1. (gender-neutral) a viceroy
   • 2017 Oct 1, Kathleen Harris, "Pomp, ceremony, scrutiny: What Julie Payette should expect as Canada's next GG" CBC News

     Most viceregals choose themes to promote during their mandate, such as David Johnston's pursuit of innovation and education, Clarkson's focus on arts, culture and diversity, and Michaëlle Jean's work on youth, the environment and violence against women, particularly Indigenous women.

2. (usually in the plural) a viceroy or vicereine
   • 1926 Mar 18, "DEPARTING VICEREGALS" The Register (Adelaide) p.3:

     March is a month of farewells for the Governor of Victoria and his wife (Earl and Countess of Stradbroke). who are leaving early in April for England, via America.

See also

• vicegeral

Anagrams

• vicegeral