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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regents Regent] - from the Latin regens "who reigns" is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). Thus, the common use is for an acting deputy governor.
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* '''regent:''' one who rules during the minority, absence, or disability of a monarch
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* '''Regent's Park:''' one of the Royal Parks of London. It lies within northern central London, partly in the City of Westminster and partly in the London Borough of Camden. It contains Regent's College and the London Zoo.
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* '''het regent''' (''Dutch''): it;s raining

Revision as of 19:29, 22 June 2013

  • regent: one who rules during the minority, absence, or disability of a monarch
  • Regent's Park: one of the Royal Parks of London. It lies within northern central London, partly in the City of Westminster and partly in the London Borough of Camden. It contains Regent's College and the London Zoo.
  • het regent (Dutch): it;s raining