Reign (Noun)

Meaning 1

A period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful; "he was helpless under the reign of his egotism".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

  • The king's reign was marked by a series of brutal wars and oppressive policies.
  • Her reign as the CEO of the company was cut short due to allegations of corruption.
  • The reign of the dinosaurs lasted for over 150 million years, until their sudden extinction.
  • The musician's reign as the most popular artist in the country was finally coming to an end.
  • The team's reign as league champions was expected to continue for several more years.

Hypernyms

  • Period
  • Period Of Time

Related Words

  • Reign (verb)

Meaning 2

The period during which a monarch is sovereign; "during the reign of Henry VIII".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

  • The construction of the grand cathedral was completed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
  • King Louis XIV's reign is often referred to as the Golden Age of France.
  • The economic downturn occurred during the reign of President John F. Kennedy.
  • The dynasty's power began to wane towards the end of the emperor's reign.
  • Historians have debated the significance of the policies implemented during the reign of King George III.

Hypernyms

  • Age

Related Words

  • Reign (verb)

Meaning 3

Royal authority; the dominion of a monarch.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Sovereignty

Hypernyms

  • Rule

Hyponyms

  • Sceptre

Related Words

  • Reign (verb)
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