Viceregal: meaning, definitions and examples

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viceregal

 

[ vaษชsหˆrษ›ษกษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

governmental authority

The term 'viceregal' refers to something related to a vice regal office or authority, which holds powers delegated by a monarch or sovereign. This term is commonly used to describe the attributes or duties associated with the position of a viceroy. Viceroys are officials who represent a monarchy in a specific region, often overseeing administrative duties and upholding royal policies. The concept is integral to understanding colonial governance, where viceregal powers were exercised in various territories around the world. Thus, 'viceregal' can evoke the historical context of colonialism and the hierarchical structures of power.

Synonyms

administrative authority, governorship, viceroyship

Examples of usage

  • The viceregal residence was a symbol of colonial authority.
  • She wore a viceregal gown during the ceremony.
  • The viceregal council met to discuss regional issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "viceregal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vice-rei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคช-เคฐเคพเคœเฅเคฏเคชเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vizekรถnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wakil raja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั†ะตะบะพั€ะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wicekrรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ฏ็Ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vice-roi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virrey

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viceroy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์™•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฆุจ ุงู„ู…ู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vicekrรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vicekrรกฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฏ็Ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vicekralj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varakรณngur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั†ะต-ะบะพั€ะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒคแƒ แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vitse-kral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virrey

Word origin

The term 'viceregal' originates from the Latin word 'vice-', meaning 'in place of', combined with the Middle French term 'rรฉgal', which derives from 'regal', meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'. The concept of a vice regal authority emerged during the period of European colonial expansion, particularly from the 16th to the 19th centuries, when monarchs established colonial administrations in vast territories outside their home countries. The role of a viceroy was crucial as they acted as the direct representative of the king or queen and were entrusted with significant powers, including the administration of justice, collection of taxes, and enforcement of laws in the colonies. Over time, the use of 'viceregal' has evolved to not only signify the title and role of these authorities but also the broader implications of imperial governance, reflecting historical relationships between the colonizing powers and the indigenous populations of the regions they governed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,760 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.