interrex

[ in-ter-reks ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌrɛks /

noun, plural in·ter·re·ges [in-ter-ree-jeez] /ˌɪn tərˈri dʒiz/.

a person holding supreme authority in a state during an interregnum.

Origin of interrex

From Latin, dating back to 1570–80; see origin at inter-, rex

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British Dictionary definitions for interreges

interrex
/ (ˌɪntəˈrɛks) /

noun plural interreges (ˌɪntəˈriːdʒiːz)

a person who governs during an interregnum; provisional ruler

Word Origin for interrex

C16: from Latin, from inter- + rēx king