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Etymology edit

vice- +‎ regal

Pronunciation edit

  • Hyphenation: vice‧re‧gal
  • IPA(key): /vaɪsˈɹiːɡəl/

Adjective edit

viceregal (not comparable)

  1. Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.
  2. Of, or pertaining to, a viceregent or viceregency.

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Noun edit

viceregal (plural viceregals)

  1. (gender-neutral) a viceroy
    • 2017 October 1, Kathleen Harris, “Pomp, ceremony, scrutiny: What Julie Payette should expect as Canada's next GG”, in CBC News:
      Most viceregals choose themes to promote during their mandate, such as David Johnston's pursuit of innovation and education, Clarkson's focus on arts, culture and diversity, and Michaëlle Jean's work on youth, the environment and violence against women, particularly Indigenous women.
  2. (usually in the plural) a viceroy or vicereine
    • 1926 March 18, “DEPARTING VICEREGALS”, in The Register, Adelaide, page 3:
      March is a month of farewells for the Governor of Victoria and his wife (Earl and Countess of Stradbroke). who are leaving early in April for England, via America.

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Etymology edit

From vice- +‎ regal or vicerege +‎ -al. Calque of French vice-royal.

Adjective edit

viceregal m or n (feminine singular viceregală, masculine plural viceregali, feminine and neuter plural viceregale)

  1. viceregal

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