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interrex

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
in-ter-rex
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.

noun

An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.

noun

A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.

Etymology

From Latin inter- (“between”) + rex (“king”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

interrexes (plural) interreges (plural)

Phrases

rex sacrorum

Frequently Paired Words

interregnum rex sacrorum

Questions

What does interrex mean?
An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
Where does interrex come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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