Pronunciation: /ˈsɑv(ə)rən/
noun a supreme ruler, especially a monarch
A1 The sovereign of the country is the king.
A2 The sovereign has the power to make decisions for the nation.
B1 The sovereign's authority is derived from the constitution.
B2 The sovereign's role is to represent the country on the world stage.
C1 The sovereign's reign has been marked by significant social reforms.
C2 The sovereign's diplomatic skills have helped maintain peace in the region.
adjective possessing supreme or ultimate power
A1 The queen is the sovereign ruler of the kingdom.
A2 The sovereign nation has its own government and laws.
B1 The sovereign state has the authority to make decisions independently.
B2 The country's sovereign wealth fund is one of the largest in the world.
C1 The sovereign power of the monarch is limited by the constitution.
C2 The sovereign nation has the ability to enter into treaties with other countries.
formal The sovereign nation passed a new law to protect its citizens.
informal The sovereign ruler made a decree that everyone must follow.
slang The sovereign boss called all the shots in the company.
figurative The artist felt sovereign over their creative process.
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