Reign

Definitions

1. A male given name.
2. A male given name
3. The exercise of sovereign power.
4. The period during which a monarch rules.
5. The territory or sphere over which a kingdom; empire; realm; dominion, etc. is ruled.

Equivalents

Examples

“England prospered under Elizabeth I's reign.”

“Throughout history, no single dictator has successfully upheld their reign forever, no matter⟳ how powerful they seemed to be.”

“The reign of Victoria was a long one.”

“And the Fox guileful, and most covetous; / That neither pleased was, to have⟳ the reign / Twixt them divided into even twain”

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