sovereignty

noun
UK: /ˈsɒvrənti/
US: /ˈsɑːvrənti/

  1. The full right and power of a country to govern itself without any interference.

    1. The nation fought for its sovereignty.
    2. Protecting national sovereignty is crucial for political stability and economic prosperity.

  2. Supreme power or authority; the power of a state to govern itself.

    1. Each state has sovereignty over its own territory.
    2. Respect for a nation's sovereignty is fundamental to international law and diplomacy.

  3. Independent authority over a geographic area or territory.

    1. They claimed sovereignty over the islands.
    2. The dispute concerns claims of sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and surrounding waters.

Synonyms

independence dominion supremacy self-government autonomy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sovereignty" in English means: The full right and power of a country to govern itself without any interference., Supreme power or authority; the power of a state to govern itself., Independent authority over a geographic area or territory..

The phonetic transcription of "sovereignty" is /ˈsɒvrənti/ in British English and /ˈsɑːvrənti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sovereignty": independence, dominion, supremacy, self-government, autonomy.

Example usage of "sovereignty": "The nation fought for its sovereignty.". More examples on the page.