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Learn the meaning of reign as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say reign in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
to be the most recent winner of a competition, contest, etc. the reigning heavyweight champion. USAGE Reign is sometimes wrongly written for rein in certain phrases: he gave full rein (not reign) to his feelings; it will be necessary to rein in (not reign in) public spending. Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word reign, which can be a noun or a verb. Reign can mean royal authority, sovereignty, dominion, or influence, or to rule, govern, or prevail.
Definition of reign verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Word Origin Middle English: from Old French reignier ‘to reign’, reigne ‘kingdom’, from Latin regnum, related to rex, reg-‘king’.
Reign is a historical drama that follows the life and love of Mary Stuart, the future Queen of Scots, at the French court. The show features political intrigue, sexual tension, and supernatural elements, as well as a large cast of characters and actors.
a period during which a person or thing is dominant, influential, or powerful. the reign of violence is over. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012.
