reigning

About 1.11 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Currently ruling or holding a position.

   The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won.

2. verb present participle and gerund of reign

Similar words

regnant ruling powerful pertaining prevailing raging governing regent incumbent sitting

Often followed by

in monarch king family sovereign prince over emperor house dynasty