Viceroy
noun
A person who is ruling a place as the representative of a monarch.
He served as the viceroy of India under the British rule.
Often appears as...
- viceroy of india
- viceroy appointed
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Formal
noun
A type of North American butterfly with a pattern that resembles the monarch butterfly.
Viceroy butterflies look very similar to monarch butterflies, which help them avoid predators.
Often appears as...
- viceroy butterfly
- viceroy wings
noun
A person who is ruling a place as the representative of a monarch.
He served as the viceroy of India under the British rule.
Often appears as...
- viceroy of india
- viceroy appointed
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A type of North American butterfly with a pattern that resembles the monarch butterfly.
Viceroy butterflies look very similar to monarch butterflies, which help them avoid predators.
Often appears as...
- viceroy butterfly
- viceroy wings
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that 'viceroy' is often associated with colonial history and might evoke specific connotations in former colonies.
The viceroy's palace still stands as a museum today.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality Level
'Viceroy' is a formal title. It's used in historical, official, or academic contexts when discussing governance.
In her thesis, she discussed the role of the viceroy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
The term is not commonly used in modern governance structures, where titles like 'governor' are more common.
Unlike the historical viceroys, today's governors are elected.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that 'viceroy' is often associated with colonial history and might evoke specific connotations in former colonies.
The viceroy's palace still stands as a museum today.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality Level
'Viceroy' is a formal title. It's used in historical, official, or academic contexts when discussing governance.
In her thesis, she discussed the role of the viceroy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
The term is not commonly used in modern governance structures, where titles like 'governor' are more common.
Unlike the historical viceroys, today's governors are elected.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that 'viceroy' is often associated with colonial history and might evoke specific connotations in former colonies.
The viceroy's palace still stands as a museum today.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality Level
'Viceroy' is a formal title. It's used in historical, official, or academic contexts when discussing governance.
In her thesis, she discussed the role of the viceroy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
The term is not commonly used in modern governance structures, where titles like 'governor' are more common.
Unlike the historical viceroys, today's governors are elected.
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History's "worst" nun -...
jurists, and mathematicians. The viceroy of New Spain had invited them to test the young woman’s knowledge by posing the most difficult questions they could muster. But Juana successfully answered every challenge, from complicated equations to philosophical queries. Observers would later liken the scene
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Samantha Power: Shaking...
He's the viceroy. He has to decide on tax policy, on currency, on border patrol, on policing. He has to make all these judgments. He's a Brazilian in these places. He speaks seven languages. He's been up to that point in 14 war zones so he's positioned to make better judgments, perhaps,
Video examples
History's "worst" nun -...
jurists, and mathematicians. The viceroy of New Spain had invited them to test the young woman’s knowledge by posing the most difficult questions they could muster. But Juana successfully answered every challenge, from complicated equations to philosophical queries. Observers would later liken the scene
Video examples
Samantha Power: Shaking...
He's the viceroy. He has to decide on tax policy, on currency, on border patrol, on policing. He has to make all these judgments. He's a Brazilian in these places. He speaks seven languages. He's been up to that point in 14 war zones so he's positioned to make better judgments, perhaps,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Erik Prince
American Businessman
In Afghanistan, the viceroy approach would reduce rampant fraud by focusing spending on initiatives that further the central strategy, rather than handing cash to every outstretched hand from a U.S. system bereft of institutional memory.
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Al-Waleed bin Talal
Saudi Arabian Businessman
You know, Saudi Arabia has a lot of poverty also. Regardless about what you hear about the viceroy and people being rich, et cetera.
Quote examples
Erik Prince
American Businessman
In Afghanistan, the viceroy approach would reduce rampant fraud by focusing spending on initiatives that further the central strategy, rather than handing cash to every outstretched hand from a U.S. system bereft of institutional memory.
Quote examples
Al-Waleed bin Talal
Saudi Arabian Businessman
You know, Saudi Arabia has a lot of poverty also. Regardless about what you hear about the viceroy and people being rich, et cetera.
Example 1 of 2
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