noun
regent
A member of a university's governing board.
The regent reviews the university's budget before the board meeting.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to rule or direct. A university regent exercises that governing function as a member of the institution's board.
More examples
- The regents vote to approve a new engineering program.
- She serves as a regent at a state university.
- Students ask the regents to keep tuition affordable.
Forms
regent · regents
Similar words
- trustee
- A common alternative title for a university governing-board member.
- governor
- A broader term for someone directing an institution or organization.