Interim vs Interrex - What's the difference?
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A transitional or temporary period between other events.
(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.
As nouns the difference between interim and interrex
is that interim is interim while interrex is (history) an official in ancient rome, who acted as single head of state during the interregnum between two consulates.interim
English
Adjective
(-)- Iraq's government is ''"interim'''.
- You are interim manager until he returns from hospital.
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Noun
(en noun)- His car is in the shop, but they gave him a rental to drive in the interim .