PoliticsJuly 13, 2026
viceroy
/ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
Definition
A person who exercises authority in a foreign territory on behalf of a sovereign ruler or government.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'vice-' meaning 'in place of' and 'roi' meaning 'king.' It entered English in the 16th century to describe colonial governors appointed by a monarch.
In the news
The article uses 'viceroy' to describe Marco Rubio's immense, direct control over Venezuelan state affairs from Washington, acting as an American overseer of a foreign nation.
How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar
Read the full article ↗The New York Times