vicereine

• Nom désignant l'épouse d'un vice-roi, ou une femme qui gouverne un pays ou une province en tant que représentante d'un monarque ou d'un souverain.

A noun referring to the wife of a viceroy, or a female governor who rules a country or province as the representative of a monarch or sovereign.

1. C1formalbritish

   The wife of a viceroy, who is the representative of a monarch in a colony or province.

   Épouse d'un vice-roi

   • The vicereine accompanied her husband to the official ceremony.
   • As vicereine, she hosted many diplomatic events at the palace.
   • The vicereine was known for her charitable work in the colony.

2. Female ViceroyC1formalbritish

   A woman who governs a country or province as the representative of a monarch or sovereign.

   Vice-reine

   • She was appointed vicereine of the province by the king.
   • The vicereine ruled with authority and wisdom.
   • As vicereine, she implemented several reforms in the region.