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English
Etymology
From vice- + regal.
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: vice‧re‧gal
- IPA(key): /vaɪsˈɹiːɡəl/
Adjective
viceregal (not comparable)
- Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.
1953 September, G. R. Mahon, “Irish Railways in 1853”, in Railway Magazine, page 627:This engine was used for hauling Viceregal trains, and was painted royal blue.
- Of, or pertaining to, a viceregent or viceregency.
Synonyms
Translations
Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.
Of, or pertaining to, a viceregent or viceregency.
Noun
viceregal (plural viceregals)
- (gender-neutral) a viceroy
2017 October 1, Kathleen Harris, “Pomp, ceremony, scrutiny: What Julie Payette should expect as Canada's next GG”, in CBC News:Most viceregals choose themes to promote during their mandate, such as David Johnston's pursuit of innovation and education, Clarkson's focus on arts, culture and diversity, and Michaëlle Jean's work on youth, the environment and violence against women, particularly Indigenous women.
- (usually in the plural) a viceroy or vicereine
1926 March 18, “DEPARTING VICEREGALS”, in The Register, Adelaide, page 3:March is a month of farewells for the Governor of Victoria and his wife (Earl and Countess of Stradbroke). who are leaving early in April for England, via America.
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Anagrams
Romanian
Etymology
From vice- + regal or vicerege + -al. Calque of French vice-royal.
Adjective
viceregal m or n (feminine singular viceregală, masculine plural viceregali, feminine and neuter plural viceregale)
- viceregal
Declension