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   Sov·er·eign

   /ˈsäv(ə)rən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a supreme ruler, especially a monarch: "the Emperor became the first Japanese sovereign to visit Britain"
   • 2. a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling, now only minted for commemorative purposes.

   adjective

   • 1. possessing supreme or ultimate power: "in modern democracies the people's will is in theory sovereign" Similar supremeabsoluteunlimitedunrestrictedunrestrainedunboundedboundlessinfiniteultimatetotalunconditionalfullutterparamountprincipalchiefdominantpredominantrulingroyalregalkinglymonarchical
   • ▪ (of a nation or its affairs) acting or done independently and without outside interference: "a sovereign, democratic republic" Similar independentself-governingautonomousself-determiningself-legislatingnonalignedfree
   • ▪ possessing royal power and status: "our most sovereign lord the King"
   • ▪ very good or effective: "a sovereign remedy for all ills" Similar effectiveefficientpowerfulpotentefficaciouseffectualpracticalusefulproductivehelpfulvaluableworthwhileexcellentoutstandingreliableunfailinginformal:sure-fireOpposite ineffectiveuseless

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French soverain, based on Latin super ‘above’. The change in the ending was due to association with reign.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sovereignly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sovereignSOVEREIGN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having the highest power or being completely independent: Sovereign power is said to lie with the people in some countries, and with a ruler in others.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sovereigntySovereignty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : supreme power especially over a body politic. b. : freedom from external control : autonomy. c. : controlling influence. 2. : one that is sovereign. especially : an autonomous state. 3. obsolete : supreme excellence or an example of it. Synonyms. autonomy. freedom. independence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sovereignSovereign - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of sovereign. noun. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right. synonyms: crowned head, monarch. see more. adjective. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces. “a sovereign state” synonyms: autonomous, independent, self-governing. free.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › sovereign_nsovereign, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   Oct 9, 2023 · sovereign, n. and a. soverain, n. noun. 1.a. c1290–. One who has supremacy or rank above, or authority over, others; a superior; a ruler, governor, lord, or master ( of persons, etc.). Frequently applied to the Deity in relation to created things. In later use suggestive of sense A.2a. α forms.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › sovereignSovereign - definition of sovereign by The Free Dictionary

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   1. One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as: a. A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch. b. A national governing council or committee. 2. A nation that governs territory outside its borders. 3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain. adj.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › sovereignSOVEREIGN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · A sovereign state or country is independent and not under the authority of any other country. Lithuania and Armenia signed a treaty in Vilnius recognising each other as independent sovereign states. The Federation declared itself to be a sovereign republic. Synonyms: independent, autonomous, self-governing, free More Synonyms of sovereign.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › sovereignSOVEREIGN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of sovereign – Learner’s Dictionary. sovereign. adjective. uk / ˈsɒv ə rɪn / us. Add to word list. A sovereign country or state is completely independent. sovereignty. noun [ U ] uk / ˈsɒvr ə nti / us. the power of a country to control its own government.