CEFR B2

reigning

adjective

Meaning

Currently holding a position of power or authority, especially as a monarch or champion.

Examples

The reigning champion was defeated in the final match.
She is the reigning queen of pop music.

Synonyms: current, dominant, ruling, sovereign

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reigning (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪnɪŋ/

Definition

Currently holding a position of power or authority, especially as a monarch or champion.

Examples

The reigning champion was defeated in the final match.
She is the reigning queen of pop music.
The reigning government has introduced new economic policies.

How to Use reigning

reign over (prepositional phrase): To rule or have supreme power over a territory or people. — "The king reigned over his kingdom for fifty years."

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