The governing body and principal electoral constituency of Cambridge University, originally the upper of the two houses into which the university Senate was divided; the building in which this body meets; (later also) the common room used by members of this body.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gabriel Harvey (c1552–1631), scholar and writer.
Definition of Regent House in US English:
Regent House
noun
The governing body and principal electoral constituency of Cambridge University, originally the upper of the two houses into which the university Senate was divided; the building in which this body meets; (later also) the common room used by members of this body.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gabriel Harvey (c1552–1631), scholar and writer.