Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interregnum
noun
/ˌɪn.təˈrɛɡ.nəm/
Definition
A period during which normal government is suspended, especially between the reigns of two monarchs.
Examples
- The country experienced an interregnum after the king’s abdication.
- During the interregnum, the legislature struggled to maintain order.
- The political interregnum allowed for new parties to emerge.
Meaning
Interregnum refers to a time when there is a gap in leadership or governance, often occurring between two consecutive terms or reigns.
Synonyms
- hiatus
- interval
- break
- gap
