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regent in Malay

pemangku raja

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/

regent in Malay: pemangku raja, regen. In English, regent means one who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.

Malay words for regent

one who rules in place of the monarch
pemangku raja, regen

English meaning of regent

  1. noun One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.
  2. noun Any ruler.
  3. noun A member of a municipal or civic body of governors, especially in certain European cities.
  4. noun A member of governing board of a college or university; also a governor of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

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Questions about regent in Malay

What is the meaning of regent in Malay?
Regent in Malay is pemangku raja, regen.
Apakah maksud regent dalam bahasa Melayu?
Regent: pemangku raja, regen.
What does regent mean in English?
Regent means one who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.

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