Meaning & Definition of Reign in English
English⟶
Reign
/ren/
noun
1. A period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
- "He was helpless under the reign of his egotism"
synonym:
- reign
2. The period during which a monarch is sovereign
- "During the reign of henry viii"
synonym:
- reign
3. Royal authority
- The dominion of a monarch
synonym:
- reign,
- sovereignty
verb
1. Have sovereign power
- "Henry viii reigned for a long time"
synonym:
- reign
2. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- "Money reigns supreme here"
- "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
synonym:
- predominate,
- dominate,
- rule,
- reign,
- prevail
Examples of using
During whose reign was that church built?
Winter's reign was nearing its end.