reign
Betekenis (English)
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- The exercise of sovereign power.
- The period during which a monarch rules.
- The territory or sphere over which a kingdom; empire; realm; dominion, etc. is ruled.
Concepten
de scepter zwaaien
heerschap
heerschappij
acht slaan op
regeeren
koning zijn
surveilleren
toezicht houden
toezien
Synonyms
succeed to the throne
pay attention to
take hold of
be attentive
be attentive to
manner of dress
reign over
peaceful times
be at the helm of the state
be stationed
exercise the right to command
regulate by authority
ability
governnance
hold office
Frequentie
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/ɹeɪn/
Etymologie (English)
In summary
From Middle English regnen, from Old French reignier, from the Latin verb rēgnō, and the noun rēgnum. Doublet of regnum. Displaced native Old English rīċe (“a reign”) and ricsian (“to reign”).
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