Dictionary

viceregal en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /vaɪsˈɹiːɡəl/

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weyk-der. Latin viceder. English vice- English regal English viceregal From vice- + regal.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.
   • This engine was used for hauling Viceregal trains, and was painted royal blue. 1953 September, G. R. Mahon, “Irish Railways in 1853”, in Railway Magazine, page 627:
2. (not-comparable) Of, or pertaining to, a viceregent or viceregency.

Forms

Deriveds

viceregally

Relateds

regal

Synonyms

viceroyal

Translations (4)

fr vice-royal (Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.) · es virreinal (Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.) · bg вицекралски (Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.) · hu alkirályi (Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.)

viceregal en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /vaɪsˈɹiːɡəl/

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weyk-der. Latin viceder. English vice- English regal English viceregal From vice- + regal.

Meanings

1. (gender-neutral) a viceroy
   • 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. 2017 October 1, Kathleen Harris, “Pomp, ceremony, scrutiny: What Julie Payette should expect as Canada's next GG”, in CBC News:
2. (plural-normally) a viceroy or vicereine
   • 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. 1926 March 18, “DEPARTING VICEREGALS”, in The Register, Adelaide, page 3:

Forms

Relateds

vicegeral