Noun: vicereine 'vIs,reyn
- Female governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of her king or sovereign
"The vicereine oversaw the colony's administration during the monarch's absence"
- Wife of a viceroy
"The vicereine hosted lavish parties for visiting dignitaries"
Derived forms: vicereines
Type of: adult female, married woman, viceroy, wife, wifey [informal], woman
Encyclopedia: Vicereine