Definition of 'reign'

Noun

1. a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful; "he was helpless under the reign of his egotism"
2. the period during which a monarch is sovereign; "during the reign of Henry VIII"
3. royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
      Synonyms: sovereignty

Verb

1. have sovereign power; "Henry VIII reigned for a long time"
2. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
      Synonyms: predominate dominate rule prevail

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