reign

Meanings

• noun

  The period during which a monarch or other ruler exerts authority over a kingdom, region, or other territory.

  - "During his reign, Henry VIII brought about significant changes to English law."
  - "The reign of Queen Elizabeth I is remembered for its cultural and artistic achievements."

• verb

  To rule as a monarch or other chief authority.

  - "Elizabeth I reigned for 45 years."
  - "Charles II was forced to abdicate and go into exile, ending his reign."

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Pronunciation

1. [ɹeɪn]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reign
rain , chains , plains , gains , pains

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Variants

List of all variants of reign that leads to same result
reign , reigns , reigned , reigning , reign of terror , reigns of terror , reign supreme , reigned supreme , reigning supreme , reigns supreme , rule supreme , ruled supreme , rules supreme , ruling supreme , supreme , supremely , supremeness , supremenesses , supremer , supremest

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Etymology

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Old French 'rainier', to rule, reign from 'rein' (reigns) - reins meaning 'reins' or 'reigns' in Latin.

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Trivia

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1. The longest reigning monarch in history is Louis XIV of France, who reigned for 72 years and 110 days.

2. The term 'reign supreme' means to rule completely and absolutely.

3. The term 'reign of terror' refers to a period of extreme violence and oppression.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.

2. Royalty: The privileged social class of monarchs, their families, and their courts.

3. Power: The ability to control or influence people, events, or resources.

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Culture

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Reign has been a significant concept throughout history, particularly in the context of monarchy. It has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent power, authority, and rule. For instance, in Shakespeare's plays, 'reign' is used to describe the rule of kings and queens, while in music, it is a common theme in ballads and power anthems.

How to Memorize "reign"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a monarch sitting on a throne, ruling over a kingdom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'reign' with 'rule' and 'monarchy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Royal Rule' to remember the meaning of 'reign'.

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