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• Substantiv, das den Zeitraum bezeichnet, in dem ein Monarch oder ein anderer oberster Herrscher Macht und Autorität über ein Königreich oder ein Gebiet ausübt; auch die Herrschaft oder Regierungszeit selbst.

A noun referring to the period during which a monarch or other sovereign ruler holds power and authority over a kingdom or territory.

1. Period of ruleB1formal

   The period during which a monarch rules a country.

   Regierungszeit

   • The reign of Queen Elizabeth II lasted for over 70 years.
   • During his reign, the kingdom experienced great prosperity.
   • Historians study the reign of ancient emperors.

   Synonymeadministrationincumbencyrulesovereigntytenureterm

2. Dominance or influenceB2formal

   A period during which someone or something is dominant or influential in a particular field.

   Vorherrschaft

   • The company's reign as market leader ended last year.
   • Her reign as champion lasted for three consecutive years.
   • The team's reign over the league was undisputed.

   Synonymeascendancycontroldominancehegemonyinfluenceprevalencesupremacysway

• Verb, das das Ausüben von Herrschaft oder oberster Macht bezeichnet sowie das Vorherrschen oder Dominieren einer Sache in einer Situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of ruling or exercising sovereign power, or to be the most prominent or dominant feature in a situation.

1. Rule as monarchB2formal

   To hold royal office; to rule as a king or queen.

   Regieren

   • Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years.
   • The king reigned wisely and justly.
   • She reigned over the kingdom for three decades.

   Synonymegovernhold swayrule

2. Be predominantC1formal

   To be the most powerful or influential factor in a particular situation.

   Vorherrschen

   • Chaos reigned in the streets after the announcement.
   • Silence reigned in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
   • During the crisis, fear reigned among the population.

   Synonymedominatehold swaypredominateprevailrule