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regency

Pronunciation: [ˈriːdʒənsi]

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Learn how to use regency in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government”

(noun) a period when a person rules instead of a king or queen. Imagine a helper who takes care of everything until the real leader can come back. This can be when the leader is sick, away, or not able to rule.

Example

During the regency, important changes were made in how the country was run.

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The regency was not effective, leading to more problems than solutions.

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What events happened during the regency in our history?

Context: “style”

(noun) a style of art and architecture that was popular in Britain in the early 19th century. It’s like a fancy, old-fashioned way things were made, like buildings and furniture, during a certain time.

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The regency style of furniture is known for its elegant design and beautiful details.

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The modern designs lack the charm of the regency style, which many people still admire.

Example

How can you tell if a piece of furniture is in the regency style?

How to pronounce regency

Pronunciation: [ˈriːdʒənsi]

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