Synonyms of interregnum
20 similar words
Another word for interregnum is hiatus. Other synonyms of interregnum are interval, moratorium, pause, recess and break.
Synonyms and similar words for interregnum
nounA break in continuity; a gap, an intermission.
- hiatusAn interruption, break, pause or absence.
- interval
- moratorium
- pause
- recessA temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
- breakA rest or pause, usually from work.
- breather
- cessationA ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
- demurral
- gap
- caesura
- halt
- haltingThe action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.
- interruption
- lapseA pause in continuity.
- respiteA brief interval of rest or relief.
- restingA pause; a break; an interlude.
- stoppageA pause or halt of some activity.
- stopping
- suspension
Meaning of interregnum
- noun A period of time between the end of one monarch's reign and the accession of their successor.
- noun A break in continuity; a gap, an intermission.
- noun A period of time between when a minister or pastor leaves a church and when a new one is installed.
interregnum in other languages
Questions about synonyms of interregnum
- What is another word for interregnum?
- Interregnum has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hiatus, interval, moratorium, pause, recess, break, breather and cessation.
- What does interregnum mean?
- Interregnum means a period of time between the end of one monarch's reign and the accession of their successor.
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