1
: a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
2
: a person who rules or reigns : governor
3
: a member of a governing board (as of a state university)
regent
adjective
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Harald’s physical health has deteriorated in recent years, requiring Haakon to act as regent on occasion.
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Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Stitt appointed all but two of the regents to their positions.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
Last April, the school received a $100 million investment from regents to renovate UT’s Biological Laboratories building as the school’s future home.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Friday’s announcement followed an extensive review by the university of 5,400 courses after the Texas A&M University System regents in November had approved the new policy.
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Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Stitt appointed all but two of the regents to their positions.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
Last April, the school received a $100 million investment from regents to renovate UT’s Biological Laboratories building as the school’s future home.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Friday’s announcement followed an extensive review by the university of 5,400 courses after the Texas A&M University System regents in November had approved the new policy.
—Juan A. Lozano, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Regent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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regent
noun
re·gent
ˈrē-jənt 
1
: a person who governs a kingdom when a monarch is not able to
2
: a member of a governing group (as of a state university)
regent
adjective
Etymology
Middle English regent "one who governs," from early French regent or Latin regent-, regens (both, same meaning), from earlier Latin regens, a form of the verb regere "to lead straight, govern, rule" — related to rail entry 1, regulate, rule
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