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interrex en · NOUN

Etymology

From Latin inter- (“between”) + rex (“king”).

Meanings

  1. An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
  2. An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
  3. (figuratively) A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.

Forms

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interreges Number=Plur lexicographic
interrexes Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

rex sacrorum · interregnum

Translations (4)

fr interroi (official in Ancient Rome) · la interrex (official in Ancient Rome) · grc μεσοβασιλεύς (official in Ancient Rome) · la interrex (similar interim ruler)