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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

viceroy

/ˈvaɪsəroʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does viceroy mean?

noun

A person appointed to act in the place of a king or queen, or a high-ranking official in a colonial administration. A butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, especially the monarch butterfly.

Example

"The viceroy was appointed to govern the province in the king's absence."

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