REIGNING definition: 1. being the most recent winner of a competition: 2. being the most recent winner of a…. Learn more.

The meaning of REIGN is royal authority : sovereignty. How to use reign in a sentence.

reigning (ˈreɪnɪŋ) adj (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) exercising the power and authority of a sovereign

2 senses: 1. exercising the power and authority of a sovereign 2. denoting the most recent winner of a competition, contest, etc.... Click for more definitions.

reigning Add to list Definitions of reigning adjective exercising power or authority synonyms: hegemonic, regnant, ruling

Reigning definition: Currently ruling or holding a position.

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Factsheet What does the adjective reigning mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective reigning. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Synonyms for REIGNING: overseeing, controlling, regnant, senior, ruling, managing, supervisory, high-level; Antonyms of REIGNING: second, last, subordinate, lower, less, secondary, lesser, subsidiary

REIGN definition: 1. to be the king or queen of a country: 2. to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or…. Learn more.