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Regnant: meaning, definitions and examples

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regnant

 

[ หˆrษ›ษก.nษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political rule

Regnant refers to someone or something that is reigning or exercising power, particularly in a sovereign sense. This term is often used to describe a monarch who holds the title and authority to govern, distinguishing them from a monarch who merely has the title without the power to act.

Synonyms

governing, reigning, ruling, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • The regnant queen implemented many reforms.
  • In a regnant role, he was responsible for major decisions.
  • Her regnant position in the company allowed her to influence policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "regnant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grรกvida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคญเคตเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwanger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hamil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณั–ั‚ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w ciฤ…ลผy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆŠๅจ ไธญใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enceinte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embarazada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž„์‹ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›hotnรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tehotnรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€ๅญ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noseฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐ barn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒกแƒฃแƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embarazada

Etymology

The term 'regnant' is derived from the Latin word 'regnantem', the present participle of 'regnare', which means 'to reign'. The word entered the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting its Latin roots and association with the concept of authority and rulership. It has since been utilized in various historical, political, and literary contexts to describe figures with power. The use of 'regnant' is particularly significant in discussions about monarchies and governing authorities, showcasing both the responsibilities and the privileges that come with such positions in society. Through its historical evolution, the word has maintained a consistent emphasis on the act of reigning, often in direct relation to sovereignty and control.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,053, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.