regent

noun

re·​gent ˈrē-jənt 

1

: a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign

2

: a person who rules or reigns : governor

3

: a member of a governing board (as of a state university)

regent adjective

regental

ˈrē-jən-tᵊl 

adjective

Examples of regent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, regents signed off on increases in room and board, student fees, out-of-state tuition and some academic programs that are in high demand or more expensive to operate. —Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024

Katie Hobbs says regents, UA leadership have their work cut out for them Hannah Dreyfus is an investigative reporter for The Arizona Republic. —Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024

Although the issue has stirred widespread controversy, regents did not challenge the findings on the data science courses. —Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

If the King becomes completely unable to carry out his constitutional duties and the state can no longer function properly, his powers can be withdrawn and assumed by a regent. —Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024

Last May, the UC regents committed to increasing employment opportunities for undocumented students and formed a working group to examine legal options. —Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024

All other regents were selected by former Gov. Doug Ducey. —The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

His father had died under suspicious circumstances a few months earlier, and most of the regents who subsequently ruled on his behalf met violent ends. —Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024

Three regents flipped: Walsh, Bogost and student regent Jennifer Staton, who delivered a fiery speech slamming Vos. —Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin regent-, regens, from Latin, present participle of regere to direct — more at right

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regent

• vice-regent

Kids Definition

regent

noun

re·​gent ˈrē-jənt 

1

: a person who governs a kingdom when a monarch is not able to

2

: a member of a governing group (as of a state university)

regent adjective

Etymology

Middle English regent "one who governs," from early French regent or Latin regent-, regens (both, same meaning), from earlier Latin regens, a form of the verb regere "to lead straight, govern, rule" — related to rail entry 1, regulate, rule