interrex
English
noun
Definitions
- (history) An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
- (history) An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
- (figuratively) A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.
Etymology
Derived from Latin inter- (between, among, during, amid).
Origin
Latin
inter-
Gloss
between, among, during, amid
Concept
Semantic Field
Spatial relations
Ontological Category
Other
Kanji
間