Rex

¹

[ reks ]

noun

1. a Belgian fascist party founded in 1935.

Rex

²

[ reks ]

noun

1. a male given name.

rex

³

[ reks; English reks ]

noun

, Latin.

, plural re·ges [re, -ges, ree, -jeez].

1. king.

Rex

/ rɛks /

noun

1. king: part of the official title of a king, now used chiefly in documents, legal proceedings, inscriptions on coins, etc Compare Regina 1

Other Words From

• Rexist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rex¹

After Christus Rex, title of a publication put out by its founders

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rex¹

Latin

Example Sentences

From the outdoor terrace on the 11th floor of Long Beach City Hall, Mayor Rex Richardson looks upon the skyline of an imperfect downtown.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think he likes to deal with the hypocrisy of America,” Rex says over the phone.

From Los Angeles Times

He asks the program to upload his collected works along with other material, including “King Lear,” “Oedipus Rex,” a smattering of Ibsen, psychiatric papers and the journals of his late wife.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’ve been playing with a name for a while,” Mayor Rex Richardson said, noting that a news release touting the program had been delayed days because of christening purposes.

From Los Angeles Times

Within a few years, Claressa — nicknamed T. Rex because of her short arms — is vying for a slot at the Summer Games.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• czar
• emperor
• king
• monarch