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Meaning of reigning
The primary meaning of "reigning" refers to a person or thing that has the most power or influence at a particular time.
Etymology of reigning
The word "reigning" has its roots in the Old French word "reignier," which means "to reign," derived from the Latin word "regnare," which is also the source of the English word "reign"
The word has been in use since the 14th century to describe monarchs and later expanded to include other contexts where power or influence is exercised
Synonyms
ruling
dominant
reigning
prevailing
current
existing
principal
main
chief
supreme
sovereign
dominant
regnant
predominant
preeminent
paramount
superior
foremost
leading
governing
controlling
commanding
influential
powerful
potent
authoritative
dominant
ascendant
prevalent
widespread
universal
absolute
uncontested
unchallenged
unmatched
unrivaled
Definitions
- The word "reigning" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + (of a monarch) having the power and authority of a king or queen
- + (of a person or thing) having the most power or influence at a particular time
- + (in sport) having won a competition and still holding the title
Usage Examples
- The reigning champion won the title for the third time in a row
- * The company is the reigning market leader in the technology sector
- * The queen has been the reigning monarch for over 60 years
Antonyms
defeated
dethroned
overthrown
usurped
replaced
superseded
removed
dismissed
deposed
fallen
lost
failed
relinquished
surrendered
abandoned
forfeited
renounced
abdicated
retired
stepped down
ousted
outpaced