What is another word for vice-regent?
Pronunciation: [vˈa͡ɪsɹˈiːd͡ʒənt] (IPA) 
Vice-regent is a term used to describe a person who acts as a representative or agent of a higher authority. Synonyms for this term include deputy, emissary, representative, agent, and proxy. These words all describe someone who has been chosen to act in place of another person or entity, with the authority to act on their behalf. Other synonyms for vice-regent include substitute, stand-in, surrogate, and caretaker. Each of these words carries with it the implication of temporary or transitional authority, and they are often used to describe situations where someone is occupying a position on a temporary or interim basis.
