sovereign

noun
UK: /ˈsɒvrən/
US: /ˈsɑːvrən/

  1. A king or queen is a sovereign.

    1. The sovereign ruled the country.
    2. The people pledged their loyalty to the sovereign during the ceremony.

  2. A gold coin formerly used in the UK.

    1. He found a sovereign in his old coat.
    2. The antique shop had a display of old coins including a sovereign.

Synonyms

ruler monarch king queen autonomous independent
sovereign adjective

  1. Having the highest power or authority in a country.

    1. The country is now sovereign.
    2. Each state is a sovereign entity with its own laws and governance.

  2. Completely independent and self-governing.

    1. They wanted a sovereign state.
    2. The nation declared itself a sovereign republic free from external control.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sovereign" in English means: A king or queen is a sovereign., A gold coin formerly used in the UK..

The phonetic transcription of "sovereign" is /ˈsɒvrən/ in British English and /ˈsɑːvrən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sovereign": ruler, monarch, king, queen, autonomous, independent.

Example usage of "sovereign": "The sovereign ruled the country.". More examples on the page.