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.
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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.
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Meaning 3
Royal authority; the dominion of a monarch.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.