reign
The exercise of sovereign power.
Example
“England prospered under Elizabeth I's reign.”
Other meanings
The period during which a monarch rules.
“The reign of Victoria was a long one.”
The territory or sphere over which a kingdom; empire; realm; dominion, etc. is ruled.
Related words
- in the reign of Queen Dick
- reign of terror
- Reign of Terror
Word history
From Old French "reignier".
Where this comes from
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