Sovereign: meaning, definitions and examples

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sovereign

[ ˈsɒvrɪn ]

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political

A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

Synonyms

king, monarch, queen, ruler

Examples of usage

The sovereign of the country has the ultimate authority over all decisions.
The queen is the sovereign of this kingdom.

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finance

A gold coin of the United Kingdom, with a value of one pound sterling.

Synonyms

coin, currency, pound

Examples of usage

The banknote is equivalent to a sovereign in value.
He inherited a collection of sovereigns from his grandfather.

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general

Possessing supreme or ultimate power.

Synonyms

paramount, supreme, ultimate

Examples of usage

The sovereign nation made its own decisions without interference.
The sovereign authority has the final say in this matter.

Translations

Translations of the word "sovereign" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soberano

🇮🇳 सर्वोच्च

प्रभु
राजा

🇩🇪 Souverän

🇮🇩 berdaulat

🇺🇦 суверен

🇵🇱 suweren

🇯🇵 主権者 (しゅけんしゃ)

🇫🇷 souverain

🇪🇸 soberano

🇹🇷 egemen

🇰🇷 주권자

🇸🇦 سيادي

🇨🇿 suverén

🇸🇰 suverén

🇨🇳 主权者 (zhǔquán zhě)

🇸🇮 suveren

🇮🇸 fullvalda

🇰🇿 егемен

🇬🇪 სუვერენული

🇦🇿 suveren

🇲🇽 soberano

Word origin

The word 'sovereign' originates from Old French 'soverein' and Latin 'superanus', meaning 'chief, principal, supreme'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Originally used to describe a monarch or ruler, it has evolved to also represent power and authority in general.

See also: sovereigns, sovereigntist, sovereignty.