viceroy

Meaning

1. One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
2. A zongdu.
3. An orange and black North American butterfly (Limenitis archippus), so named because it is similar to, but smaller than, the monarch butterfly.

Synonyms

governor

regent

governor-general

vicereine

Limenitis archippus

petty ruler

lieutenant general

Lord Lieutenant

representative

ruler

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/

Etymology

From Middle French vice-roy, from vice- + roy (“king”).