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English
Etymology
From sub- + regent.
Noun
subregent (plural subregents)
- A lesser or subsidiary regent.
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of sub- (“sub-, junior”) + regent (“secondary school teacher”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsʏp.reːɣɛnt/
- Hyphenation: sub‧re‧gent
Noun
subregent m (plural subregenten)
- a junior member of Catholic school staff, who isn't qualified to teach but rather supervises pupils/students, out of class or during free study periods; mainly in boarding schools
- Synonym: studiemeester
- (historical) a subordinate administrator at a theological faculty or school