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reign

[ɹeɪn]

Meanings
noun
The exercise of sovereign power.

Examples :

"The queen's reign was marked by significant social reforms. "
royal government politics nation history state

Related Words

Illustration predominate

predominate verb

/prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/ /priːˈdɒmɪneɪt/

To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.

"Red cars predominate on the streets of the city. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration autocratic

autocratic adjective

/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/ /ˌɑːtəˈkrætɪk/

Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

"In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic."

Illustration encompassed

encompassed verb

/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/ /ɛnˈkʌmpæst/

To form a circle around; to encircle.

"The tall fence encompassed the entire school playground. "

Illustration mountains

mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration victoria

victoria noun

/vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/

A kind of low four-wheeled pleasure carriage, with a calash top, designed for two persons and the driver who occupies a high seat in front.

"The wealthy family arrived at the park in a stylish victoria, the driver perched high in the front as the parents enjoyed the scenery from the back seat. "

Illustration iteration

iteration noun

/ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/

Recital or performance a second time; repetition.

""The baker improved the cookie recipe with each iteration, making it tastier every time he baked a new batch." "

Illustration territory

territory noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

Illustration sovereign

sovereign noun

/ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/

A monarch; the ruler of a country.

"The sovereign of the kingdom awarded the school a grant for new equipment. "