Definition of: regent

(rē′jənt) noun
1. One who rules in the name and place of the sovereign.
2. Any ruler or governor; one who governs.
3. resident master who takes part in the government of a university or college.
4. One of various officers having charge of the higher education, as of a state.
—adjective
1. Exercising authority in another's place.
2. Governing; ruling. [<OF <L regens, -entis, ppr. of regere rule]