Word: regency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
gen
cy
Definition: An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.
Morphemes:
Affix: regent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A member of a municipal or civic body of governors, especially in certain European cities.
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 rank or office e.g. abbacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia