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Reigning: meaning, definitions and examples

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reigning

 

[ หˆreษชnษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

current ruler

The term 'reigning' describes someone who currently holds a position of power, particularly in a royal context, such as a king or queen. It signifies the present status and authority of the individual in question. This usage often conveys not just the current occupying power, but also implies the recognition and legitimacy of that rule. A reigning monarch has the sovereignty and control in their domain and is often involved in various ceremonial duties.

Synonyms

current, dominant, prevailing

Examples of usage

  • The reigning monarch attended the state dinner.
  • He is the reigning champion of the tournament.
  • The club celebrated the reigning team's victory.

Translations

Translations of the word "reigning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reinante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช regierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkuasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ panujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตฑๆฒปใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgnant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reinante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hรผkรผm sรผren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฐํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุงูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกdnoucรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกdnuci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปŸๆฒป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vladajoฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะปั–ะบ ะตั‚ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hakim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reinante

Etymology

The word 'reigning' originates from the Middle English term 'regen', which is derived from the Old French 'regner' and the Latin 'regnare', meaning 'to rule' or 'to reign'. Etymologically, it is connected to the Latin word 'rex', which means 'king'. The concept of reigning has been central to governance and authority throughout history, as it encapsulates the idea of legitimate power held by a ruler or governing body. Particularly in monarchical contexts, to reign implies not just the act of ruling, but the recognition of one's right to do so by subjects and peers alike. This term has been utilized across various cultures to denote leadership roles and continues to be integral in discussions about power dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,964, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.