noun
- the period during which a monarch rules
- a period during which someone or something is dominant or prevalent
verb
- to rule as a monarch
- to be the dominant or prevailing influence
Examples
- Queen Elizabeth II had the longest reign in British history.
- The reign of terror lasted for several months.
- Peace reigned throughout the kingdom.
- The king reigned for forty years.
- Chaos reigned after the earthquake.
- She reigned supreme in the world of tennis.
- During his reign, the country prospered greatly.