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reign

CEFR: B2
The historical period during which a monarch, sovereign, or dynastic ruler holds supreme state power; or to hold widespread dominance.

Synonyms

  • rule
  • regime
  • hegemony

Common Collocations

  • during the reign of
  • reign of terror
  • prosperous reign

Example Sentence

During the reign of King Kalakaua in the late nineteenth century, traditional hula was officially revived and celebrated.

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