INTERREGNUM Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

interregnum

noun

ˌin-tə-ˈreg-nəm

Definition of interregnum next

as in interval

a break in continuity the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships

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Recent Examples of interregnum Any talks would require an end to PayPal’s interregnum. —

Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Charli might just be in a low-stakes, post-breakthrough interregnum, exploring whims without putting too much pressure on herself. —

Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026 The men around Khamenei know that the interregnum will be a moment of maximum vulnerability. —

Bobby Ghosh, Time, 17 Dec. 2025 Cervantes’ North African interregnum supplied the plot of two plays, 1615’s The Bagnios of Algiers and The Great Sultana published that same year, as well as portions of his final novel from 1617, The Trials of Persiles and Sigismunda. —

Ed Simon september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interregnum

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Noun

Several of the largest non-traded BDCs and interval funds began receiving withdrawal requests at rates far beyond what their quarterly redemption structures were designed to handle.

— Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Last year, even with the field untouched during the half-time show at the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, the interval lasted a little over 24 minutes, rather than the usual 15 minutes set out in the Laws of the Game.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 May 2026