Viceroyalty
noun
A viceroyalty is the office or authority of a viceroy, who represents a monarch in a colony.
The viceroyalty of New Spain was one of the most significant colonial administrations in history.
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Formal
viceroyalty system,Spanish viceroyalty,viceroyalty administration
noun
A large administrative division ruled by a viceroy.
Brazil was once part of the viceroyalty of Portugal.
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Neutral
administrative division,colonial rule,territorial governance
noun
A viceroyalty is the office or authority of a viceroy, who represents a monarch in a colony.
The viceroyalty of New Spain was one of the most significant colonial administrations in history.
Usage tips
Formal
viceroyalty system,Spanish viceroyalty,viceroyalty administration
noun
A large administrative division ruled by a viceroy.
Brazil was once part of the viceroyalty of Portugal.
Usage tips
Neutral
administrative division,colonial rule,territorial governance
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/1Historical Context
The term is often connected with colonial history.
Viceroyalties played a crucial role in the expansion of empires.\nCultural Significance
Pro Tip 1/1Historical Context
The term is often connected with colonial history.
Viceroyalties played a crucial role in the expansion of empires.\nCultural Significance
Pro Tip 1/1Historical Context
The term is often connected with colonial history.
Viceroyalties played a crucial role in the expansion of empires.\nCultural Significance
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