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viceroy in Malay

wizurai

/ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/

viceroy in Malay: wizurai. In English, viceroy means one who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

Malay words for viceroy

governor of a country
wizurai

English meaning of viceroy

  1. noun One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
  2. noun A zongdu.
  3. noun An orange and black North American butterfly (Limenitis archippus), so named because it is similar to, but smaller than, the monarch butterfly.

Full definition of viceroy

viceroy in a sentence

  • Ireland was governed by a Viceroy representing the English King/Queen when it was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Synonyms of viceroy

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Questions about viceroy in Malay

What is the meaning of viceroy in Malay?
Viceroy in Malay is wizurai.
Apakah maksud viceroy dalam bahasa Melayu?
Viceroy: wizurai.
What does viceroy mean in English?
Viceroy means one who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

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