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sovereigns

 

[ ˈsɒvrɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rulers

Sovereigns are rulers in a monarchy or a state. They hold the highest authority and power over their subjects.

Synonyms

emperor, king, monarch, queen

Examples of usage

  • The queen is the sovereign of the United Kingdom.
  • The sovereign of the country is considered the head of state.
Context #2 | Noun

gold coins

Sovereigns are historical gold coins that were minted in Great Britain. They were used as currency and had a face value of one pound.

Synonyms

coinage, currency, gold coins

Examples of usage

  • The museum displayed a collection of sovereigns from the 19th century.
  • The value of the sovereigns increased due to their rarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "sovereigns" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soberanos

🇮🇳 सर्वेरेन

🇩🇪 Herrscher

🇮🇩 penguasa

🇺🇦 суверени

🇵🇱 suwereni

🇯🇵 君主

🇫🇷 souverains

🇪🇸 soberanos

🇹🇷 hükümdarlar

🇰🇷 주권자

🇸🇦 ذوي السيادة

🇨🇿 suverénové

🇸🇰 suveréni

🇨🇳 君主

🇸🇮 suvereni

🇮🇸 fullveldismenn

🇰🇿 егемендер

🇬🇪 სუვერენები

🇦🇿 suverenlər

🇲🇽 soberanos

Etymology

The word 'sovereign' has its roots in Latin 'superānus' meaning 'above'. It entered the English language in the 13th century, initially used to describe supreme rulers. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both rulers of states and gold coins. In the context of rulers, it signifies the highest authority, while in the context of coins, it refers to the historical British gold coin. 'Sovereign' has been a symbol of power and wealth throughout history.

See also: sovereign, sovereigntist, sovereignty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,207, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.