regnant

[reg-nuhnt]

regnant Definition

  • 1reigning; ruling
  • 2exercising or exerting power

Using regnant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "regnant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The queen was regnant for over 60 years.

  • Example

    The regnant government implemented new policies.

  • Example

    He was the regnant force behind the company's success.

regnant Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for regnant

Phrases with regnant

  • a queen who is currently reigning

    Example

    Queen Elizabeth II is the regnant queen of England.

  • a period of time when someone or something is in power or control

    Example

    The regnant period of the Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC to AD 14.

  • a dynasty that is currently in power

    Example

    The Tang Dynasty was a regnant dynasty in China from AD 618 to 907.

Origins of regnant

from Latin 'regnant-', stem of 'regnans', present participle of 'regnare', meaning 'to reign'

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Summary: regnant in Brief

The term 'regnant' [reg-nuhnt] refers to someone or something that is currently in power or control, often used in a political context. It can describe a reigning monarch, a governing body, or an individual who exerts significant influence. Examples include 'The queen was regnant for over 60 years.' and 'He was the regnant force behind the company's success.'