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Viceroy

usgb/ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/Volume
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Historical Context

Understand that 'viceroy' is often associated with colonial history and might evoke specific connotations in former colonies.

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The viceroy's palace still stands as a museum today.
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Formality Level

'Viceroy' is a formal title. It's used in historical, official, or academic contexts when discussing governance.

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In her thesis, she discussed the role of the viceroy.
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Not Modern

The term is not commonly used in modern governance structures, where titles like 'governor' are more common.

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Unlike the historical viceroys, today's governors are elected.
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