viceroyalty
[ˌvaɪsˈrɔɪəlti]
nounpl: viceroyalties
vice-reinado
1. The office, authority, or jurisdiction of a viceroy
The viceroyalty of Peru was one of the most important administrative divisions in the Spanish colonial empire.
O vice-reinado do Peru foi uma das divisões administrativas mais importantes do império colonial espanhol.
2. The territory or region governed by a viceroy
During the colonial period, the viceroyalty stretched across vast territories in South America.
Durante o período colonial, o vice-reinado se estendia por vastos territórios na América do Sul.
3. The period of time during which a viceroy holds office
His viceroyalty lasted for fifteen years, during which he implemented significant reforms.
Seu vice-reinado durou quinze anos, durante o qual implementou reformas significativas.
This term is historically significant for understanding colonial structures, particularly the Portuguese and Spanish empires. In Brazil, the viceroyalty of Brazil (vice-reinado do Brasil) was established in 1763 in Rio de Janeiro, representing the transition of the colonial capital from Salvador. The concept is mainly used in academic, historical, and cultural contexts rather than in contemporary everyday language.
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