subregent
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editsubregent (plural subregents)
- A lesser or subsidiary regent.
Dutch
editEtymology
editCompound of sub- (“sub-, junior”) + regent (“secondary school teacher”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editsubregent m (plural subregenten)
- a junior member of Catholic school staff, who isn't qualified to teach but rather supervises pupils/students, out of class or during free study periods; mainly in boarding schools
- Synonym: studiemeester
- (historical) a subordinate administrator at a theological faculty or school