noun
- a person who acts as a deputy or representative of a ruler or other authority figure
Usage: formal; often historical or religious contexts
Examples
- The king appointed his brother as vicegerent to rule the province in his absence.
- The pope’s vicegerent administered church affairs throughout the region.
- As vicegerent of the empire, she wielded considerable power and influence.
- The vicegerent was responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order.
- Historical records show that the vicegerent often acted with full royal authority.
- The position of vicegerent required both diplomatic skill and administrative expertise.