1. people who govern a kingdom or state when the monarch is absent, disabled, or too young to rule
2. members of a governing board of a university or educational institution

Examples

• The regents ruled the country until the young prince came of age.
• A council of regents was appointed to manage the kingdom’s affairs.
• The university’s board of regents met to discuss tuition increases.
• She was elected to serve as one of the regents overseeing the state university system.
• The regents voted unanimously to approve the new academic program.
• During the king’s illness, the regents made all important decisions.
• The regents’ examination determined which students could graduate.