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Enthronement vs Interrex - What's the difference?

enthronement | interrex |

As nouns the difference between enthronement and interrex

is that enthronement is the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned while interrex is an official in Ancient Rome, who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.

enthronement

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

    • External links

    * ("enthronement" on Wikipedia)

    interrex

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (history) An official in Ancient Rome, who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.
  • (history) An equivalent regent from the death of a Polish king till the election and enthronement of his successor.
  • (figuratively) A similar interim ruler, CEO etc.

    • Related terms

    * interregnum * rex sacrorum