Meaning & use
reign
The period during which a monarch or ruler holds power, or a period marked by a dominant influence.
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Queen Victoria's reign lasted over sixty years, longer than any English monarch before her.
The team's reign as league champions finally ended after five straight titles.
A note on using this word
Reign is often confused with 'rein', the strap used to control a horse; 'free rein' and 'reign of terror' use different spellings entirely.
Words with a similar meaning
ruledominion
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To hold royal power or rule as a monarch during a particular period.
King Henry VIII reigned over England for nearly four decades.
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