interrex

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interrex

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

noun interrexes · interreges

An official in Ancient Rome who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
figuratively A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.

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noun official in Ancient Rome

Français	interroi

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@misc{interrex_2026,
  title = {interrex},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/interrex},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}