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Definition of regency - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
time periodperiod when a regent governs
- During the regency, many reforms were introduced.
2.
governmentsystem of government by a regent
- The country was under a regency after the king's illness.
3.
positionoffice held by a regent
- He was appointed to the regency after the queen's abdication.
4.
administrationadministrative division in Indonesia
- She was born in a small regency in Java.
Origin of regency
Latin, regentia (rule)
Terms with regency included in their meaning
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Indonesian regency
chief executive of a regency in Indonesia
Examples of regency in a sentence
Art flourished during the regency, influencing future generations. During the regency, the regent made significant reforms. The regency lasted until the prince came of age. The prince's regency lasted six years. During the regency, ministers governed in the young king's name. The regency is known for its beautiful landscapes.
Each regency has its own local government.
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- French:régence, kabupaten, ...
- German:Regentschaft, Regierung, ...
- Italian:reggenza, ...
- Spanish:regencia, división administrativa, ...
- Portuguese:regência, distrito, ...
- Chinese:摄政时期, 摄政, ...
- Japanese:摂政時代, 摂政政治, ...
- Arabic:فَتْرَة الوِصَايَة, وِصَايَة, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹצְרוּת, מִשְׁטַר עוֹצֵר, ...
- Russian:регентство, округ, ...
- Ukrainian:регентство, регенство, ...
- Hindi:रीजेंसी, राजप्रतिनिधि शासन, ...
Definition of Regency - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
periodTECH. style of British early nineteenth-century art, architecture, and cultureTECH.
- Regency architecture is admired for its elegance.
2.
historyTECH. UK period in UK history when Prince of Wales was regentTECH. UK
- Many novels are set during the Regency.
Expressions with Regency
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conspiracy theory alleging control over the US legal system
Some believe in the British Accreditation Regency controlling the US legal system.
period from 1811-1820 in British history
The Regency era was a time of elegance and style.
Origin of Regency
Latin, regent- (ruling) + -ia (state)
Examples of Regency in a sentence
She collects Regency furniture for her vintage-themed home. The Regency era influenced fashion and architecture. During the Regency, political tensions were high.
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- French:Régence, ...
- German:Regency-Architektur, Regency, ...
- Italian:Regency, Reggenza, ...
- Spanish:Regencia, ...
- Portuguese:Regência, ...
- Chinese:摄政风格, 摄政时期, ...
- Japanese:リージェンシー, リージェンシー時代, ...
- Arabic:العَصْر الرِيجِنْسِي, عصر الوصاية, ...
- Hebrew:רִיגֶ'נְסִי, תְקוּפַת הָעֹצְרוּת, ...
- Russian:Архитектура периода Регентства, период Регентства, ...
- Ukrainian:стиль Регентства, Регентство, ...
- Hindi:रीजेंसी, ...
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