interrex (English, noun)
expansion: interrex (plural interrexes or interreges)
Senses:
topics: history
human-sciences
sciences
glosses: An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
topics: history
human-sciences
sciences
glosses: An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
glosses: A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.
tags: figuratively
Forms:
form: interrexes
tags: plural
form: interreges
tags: plural