subregent

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ regent

Noun

subregent (plural subregents)

1. A lesser or subsidiary regent.

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of sub- (“sub-, junior”) +‎ regent (“secondary school teacher”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsʏp.reːɣɛnt/

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• Hyphenation: sub‧re‧gent

Noun

subregent m (plural subregenten)

1. A junior member of Catholic school staff, who isn't qualified to teach but rather supervises pupils/students, out of class or during free study periods; mainly in boarding schools.

   Synonym: studiemeester

2. (historical) A subordinate administrator at a theological faculty or school.