sovereign (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɒvərɪn/
Definition
A supreme ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor, who has ultimate authority and power over a territory or state.
Examples
The queen was the sovereign of the United Kingdom.
A sovereign nation has the right to govern itself without external interference.
The people celebrated their sovereign's coronation with great joy.
How to Use sovereign
- sovereign over (prepositional phrase)
- Having supreme authority or rule over a territory or people. — "The emperor was sovereign over vast lands."
- sovereign nation (collocation)
- An independent country with its own government. — "Each sovereign nation has the right to self-determination."
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