CEFR B2

reign

noun, verb

Meaning

The period during which a monarch rules.

Examples

Queen Victoria's reign was one of the longest in British history.
The new president hopes for a long and prosperous reign.

Synonyms: rule, govern, preside, dominate

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reign (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /reɪn/

Definition

The period during which a monarch rules.

Examples

Queen Victoria's reign was one of the longest in British history.
The new president hopes for a long and prosperous reign.

How to Use reign

reign of terror (idiom): A period of extreme violence and cruelty, often by a government. — "The dictator's reign of terror lasted for a decade."
reign over (prepositional phrase): To rule or have supreme power over a territory or people. — "The emperor reigned over a vast empire."

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