reign Definition

reign
noun

1. The period of time for which a king or queen rules.
2. The period during which someone or something rules, is in control or dominates.

Example: reign of terror

verb, intr reigned, reigning

1. To be a ruling king or queen.

Thesaurus: rule, govern, command.
2. To prevail, exist or dominate.

Example: silence reigns
Thesaurus: prevail, dominate, rule, be supreme.

Derivative: reigning

Ruling;

Prevailing.

Said of a winner, champion, etc: currently holding the title of champion, etc.

Etymology: 13c: from French reigne, from Latin regnum kingdom.