Reign
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹeɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reign is a noun meaning The exercise of sovereign power.
Meaning
The exercise of sovereign power.
More Meanings
- The period during which a monarch rules.
- The territory or sphere over which a kingdom; empire; realm; dominion, etc. is ruled.
- (intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
- (transitive, rare, nonstandard) To reign over (a country)
- To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
- To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.
Example Sentences
Silence reigned.
He reigned in an autocratic manner.
The reign of Victoria was a long one.
England prospered under Elizabeth I's reign.
Word Forms
- reigns
- reigning
- reigned
Synonyms for reign
Depending on context, synonyms include sovereignty, prevail, rule, dominate, predominate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sovereignty, dominate, rule, predominate, prevail, kingdom.
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