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Reign Definition, Usage & Common Phrases (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：period of royal rule (reign)

reign 🔊

/reɪn/

The period of time when a king, queen, or emperor is the ruler of a country.

Reign illustration: A queen on throne with crown and scepter, symbolizing royal rule.

period of royal rule 🔊

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/ˈpɪəriəd əv ˈrɔɪəl ruːl/

The duration during which a monarch exercises sovereign power over a country.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'regnum' (kingdom), via Old French 'reigne'.

💡 Mnemonic

A king's 'reign' is like the 'rain' of his authority over the land.

📖 Example

Queen Victoria's reign lasted for 63 years and was a period of great industrial growth and change in Britain. 🔊 Queen Victoria's reign lasted for 63 years and was a period of great industrial growth and change in Britain.

🔗 Collocations

during the reign of – in the time when a specific monarch ruled

a long reign – an extended period of rule

the reign of terror – a period of violent oppression

🔄 Synonyms

rule (n.) – the period when someone governs

sovereignty (n.) – supreme power or authority during a specific time

dominion (n.) – control or rule over a territory

🚫 Antonyms

anarchy (n.) – absence of government or rule

chaos (n.) – complete disorder and lack of control

🌱 Derivatives

reign (v.) – to rule as a monarch

reigning (adj.) – currently ruling or dominant

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'regnum', meaning kingdom. Historically denotes monarchical rule, now extended metaphorically to any period of dominance or influence.

Meaning 2：era of dominance (reign)

reign 🔊

/reɪn/

A period during which someone or something is very powerful, popular, or important.

Reign concept: 1980s fashion trend dominating a city street, showing era of influence.

era of dominance 🔊

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/ˈɪərə əv ˈdɒmɪnəns/

A timeframe during which a person, idea, or product holds supreme influence or popularity.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

For over a decade, smartphones have held a reign over the world of personal communication, changing how we all connect. 🔊 For over a decade, smartphones have held a reign over the world of personal communication, changing how we all connect.

🔗 Collocations

the reign of fashion – the period when a particular style is prevalent

to hold reign over – to maintain control or supremacy in a domain

a brief reign – a short period of dominance

🔄 Synonyms

dominance (n.) – the state of being most powerful or important

supremacy (n.) – the highest level of authority or power

hegemony (n.) – predominance of one group over others

🚫 Antonyms

insignificance (n.) – lack of importance or influence

obscurity (n.) – state of being unknown or unimportant

🌱 Derivatives

reign (v.) – to be dominant or prevalent