Word: regency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
gen
cy
Definition: A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
Morphemes:
Affix: regent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: regēns
Language: la
Decoded: regens
Meaning: ruling; ruler, governor, prince
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia