Definition of Viceroy

one who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch

Examples of Viceroy in a sentence

The viceroy traveled to America to oversee one of the thirteen colonies.  🔊

A viceroy explained to us that the colony was still under the King’s rule.  🔊

After he served as viceroy for several years, the man asked to be transferred back to his home country.  🔊

New settlers to the area had to be approved by the ruling viceroy.  🔊

When looking for a viceroy, the King wanted someone he could trust to uphold the law.  🔊

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