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interrexes

interrexes is the plural of interrex.

Meaning of interrex

Noun

interrex (plural interrexes or interreges)

  1. An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
  2. An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
  3. (figuratively) A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.

Questions about interrexes

What is interrexes the plural of?
Interrexes is the plural of interrex.

Words near interrexes in the dictionary

  1. interresponsibility
  2. interresting
  3. interreticulation
  4. interreticulations
  5. interrex
  6. interrexes
  7. interrhombomeric
  8. interrhyme
  9. interrhymed
  10. interrhymes
  11. interrhyming

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