interrex

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Definition of interrex in English English dictionary

A similar interim ruler, CEO etc

An official in Ancient Rome, who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates

An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor

{i} one who rules over a country between kings or during a time in which there is no official ruler

An interregent, or a regent

Hyphenation

in·ter·rex

Etymology

() From Latin, inter- (“between”) + rex (“king”)