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regent Antonyms
Opposite of regent
Pinning down the opposite of regent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person appointed to administer a state or kingdom because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated.
Usage Example
"Because the newly crowned king was only six years old, his uncle served as subject until he came of age."
Strong
subject
Similar words to regent
Words similar to regent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
trustee
governing
ruling
reigning
governor
viceroy
ruler
acting
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Regent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/regent