1. the wife of a viceroy
Usage: historical
2. a woman who serves as a viceroy
Usage: historical

Examples

• The vicereine hosted elaborate receptions at the colonial palace.
• As vicereine, she wielded considerable political influence in the territory.
• The viceroy and his vicereine arrived in India to begin their term of service.
• She was appointed vicereine of the province, making her the first woman to hold such a position.
• The vicereine’s court became a center of cultural activity in the colony.
• Historical records describe the vicereine as an accomplished diplomat.