Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Definition: As a verb, reign means to hold royal office; to rule as a monarch. As a noun, reign means the period during which a monarch rules.
Pronunciations: US: /reɪn/; UK: /reɪn/
Origin and Usage: The word "reign" originated from the Old French word "regnier" and the Latin word "regnum," which means "kingdom" or "rule." The verb form of "reign" has been used since the 14th century, while the noun form has been used since the 16th century. It is commonly used in political and historical contexts.
Synonyms: Rule, govern, dominate, control, command
Related Words: Ruler, power, king, queen, state
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