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nonregent

nonregent noun: a master of arts or other subjects whose regency has ceased, and therefore is no longer obliged to lecture.

Noun

nonregent (plural nonregents)

  1. (UK, historical, universities) A master of arts or other subjects whose regency has ceased, and therefore is no longer obliged to lecture.
  2. (US) Someone who is not a member of the Board of Regents, especially in the Smithsonian Institution

Forms of nonregent

pluralnonregents

Origin of nonregent

From non- + regent.

Questions about nonregent

What does nonregent mean?
Nonregent means a master of arts or other subjects whose regency has ceased, and therefore is no longer obliged to lecture.
What part of speech is nonregent?
Nonregent is a noun.
What is the plural of nonregent?
The plural of nonregent is nonregents.

Words near nonregent in the dictionary

  1. nonrefuted
  2. nonrefuting
  3. nonregarding
  4. nonregenerating
  5. nonregenerative
  6. nonregent
  7. nonregents
  8. nonregimental
  9. nonregimented
  10. nonregional
  11. nonregionalised

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