Definition of Regnant

currently ruling

Examples of Regnant in a sentence

The empress regnant refers to a female monarch that is currently ruling the Chinese empire.  🔊

Serving as queen regnant, the lady ruled the empire longer than any other female sovereign.  🔊

Succeeding her husband after his death, the wife became queen regnant and took hold of the throne.  🔊

The extended family of the current king, or king regnant, is considered royalty by the kingdom’s subjects.  🔊

Queen Liliuokalani took an oath and ascended into power as first queen regnant of Hawaii.  🔊

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