Definition of Viceroy

1. Noun. Governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign.

Exact synonyms: Vicereine
Specialized synonyms: Exarch, Khedive
Generic synonyms: Governor
Derivative terms: Viceregal, Viceroyship

2. Noun. Showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller.

Definition of Viceroy

1. n. The governor of a country or province who rules in the name of the sovereign with regal authority, as the king's substitute; as, the viceroy of India.

2. n. The governor of a country or province who rules in the name of the sovereign with regal authority, as the king's substitute; as, the viceroy of India.

Definition of Viceroy

1. one who rules as the representative of a sovereign [n -ROYS]

Medical Definition of Viceroy

1. 1. The governor of a country or province who rules in the name of the sovereign with regal authority, as the king's substitute; as, the viceroy of India. 2. A large and handsome American butterfly (Basilarchia, or Limenitis, archippus). Its wings are orange-red, with black lines along the nervures and a row of white spots along the outer margins. The larvae feed on willow, poplar, and apple trees. Origin: F. Vice-roi; pref. Vice- in the place of (L. Vice) + roi a king, L. Rex. See Vice, and Royal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Viceroy

vice-regent
viced
vicegeral
vicegerencies
vicegerency
vicegerent
vicegerents
viceless
vicenary
vicennial
viceregal
viceregally
vicereine
vicereines
viceroy (current term)
viceroy (current term)
viceroyalties
viceroyalty
viceroys
viceroyship
viceroyships
vices
vice admiral
vice chairman
vice chancellor
vice crime
vice president
vice squad
vice versa
vichies

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