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Definition of viceregal

viceregal

/ˌvaɪsˈriː.ɡəl/
vice · re · gal
Adverb:viceregally
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a viceroy or the office of a viceroy, or in Commonwealth realms, a governor-general or state governor representing the monarch.

Example

"The diplomatic delegation was formally welcomed at the historic viceregal residence in the capital."

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• Rhymes for viceregal

• Nearby Words

vicariously
vice
vicenza
viceregal
viceroy
vichy
vicia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'vice-' (from Latin vice, meaning 'in place of') and 'regal' (from Latin regalis, from rex, meaning 'king'), serving as the adjectival counterpart to 'viceroy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viceregal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viceregal
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