reign

US /reɪn/
UK /reɪn/
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regno, dominio

the period during which a sovereign rules

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Queen Victoria's reign lasted for 63 years.
Il regno della regina Vittoria durò 63 anni.
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During his reign, the country experienced great prosperity.
Durante il suo regno, il paese conobbe grande prosperità.
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regno, potere

the position or power of being a monarch or ruler

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The king ascended to the reign after his father's death.
Il re ascese al regno dopo la morte di suo padre.
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The queen's reign was marked by peace and stability.
Il regno della regina fu caratterizzato da pace e stabilità.
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1.

regnare, dominare

hold royal office; rule as sovereign

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Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for over 70 years.
La regina Elisabetta II ha regnato per oltre 70 anni.
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He was destined to reign over a vast empire.
Era destinato a regnare su un vasto impero.
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regnare, dominare

be the dominant controlling power or influence

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Chaos seemed to reign in the streets.
Il caos sembrava regnare nelle strade.
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Silence reigned in the empty hall.
Il silenzio regnava nella sala vuota.
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