Regent: English to English |
Regent (a.) A resident master of arts of less than five years' standing, or a doctor of less than twwo. They were formerly privileged to lecture in the schools. |
Regent (a.) Especially, one invested with vicarious authority; one who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign. |
Regent (a.) Exercising vicarious authority. |
Regent (a.) One of a governing board; a trustee or overseer; a superintendent; a curator; as, the regents of the Smithsonian Institution. |
Regent (a.) One who rules or reigns; a governor; a ruler. |
Regent (a.) Ruling; governing; regnant. |