Meaning of the word sovereign in English

What does sovereign mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sovereign

US /ˈsɑːv.rən/

UK /ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/

a supreme ruler, especially a monarch

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The sovereign addressed the nation on a matter of great importance.

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The queen is the sovereign of the country.

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possessing supreme or ultimate power

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The nation is a sovereign state, free from external control.

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Each individual has sovereign rights.

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of the most exalted, powerful, or important kind

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He has sovereign contempt for public opinion.

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The doctor prescribed a sovereign remedy for the illness.

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supreme paramount ultimate efficacious potent effective