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What is another word for Sovereign? – 230 Sovereign Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    independent autonomous self-governing supreme dominant ruling reigning regal royal imperial monarchical authoritative powerful mighty potent commanding controlling dominant preeminent paramount superior predominant influential dominant commanding regnant reigning sovereignly free liberated unrestricted unrestrained uncontrolled unfettered absolute unconditional unrestricted unqualified unlimited complete total entire full thorough comprehensive absolute supreme sovereign autonomous independent self-ruling self-governing free independent unrestricted unrestrained uncontrolled unfettered.

    Meaning of Sovereign

    The primary meaning of the word "Sovereign" is having supreme power or authority.

    Definitions

    • A sovereign state or country has its own government and is not controlled by any other country.
    • A person, especially a monarch, having supreme power or authority.
    • A gold coin formerly used in the UK, equal to one pound sterling.
    • Supreme or ultimate power or authority.

    Etymology of Sovereign

    The word "Sovereign" originates from the Old French word "soverain", meaning "highest, supreme", from the Latin words "super" meaning "above" or "over" and "anus" or "an-" a suffix forming an adjective indicating a relationship or a place.
    Historically, the term "sovereign" was first used to describe a monarch or ruler with absolute authority, and over time, its meaning has expanded to include independent states or countries with their own governments.

    Example Uses

    • The sovereign of the kingdom made a decree that would change the course of history.
    • The country declared its independence and became a sovereign nation.
    • The queen was the sovereign of the land, and her word was law.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dependent subordinate subject inferior secondary junior lesser minor restricted limited controlled restrained fettered bound tied restricted confined captive enslaved oppressed subjugated dominated conquered defeated powerless weak feeble frail impotent helpless powerless ineffectual insignificant unimportant trivial petty slight small minor negligible inconsequential nonessential dispensable.

    Related Nouns

    monarchy kingdom empire state nation country government authority power dominion control reign rule dynasty throne crown sovereignty independence autonomy freedom liberty supremacy dominance primacy preeminence superiority potentate ruler monarch king queen emperor sovereign leader chief head president premier prime minister chancellor governor.

    Related Verbs

    reign rule govern command control dominate dominate predominate prevail supersede surpass outdo outshine outrank outclass excel transcend overshadow overtop overpass overreach overrule outweigh overcome overpower overcome subdue conquer defeat vanquish overpower overwhelm overcome suppress oppress subjugate enslave captivate enthrall mesmerize hypnotize beguile.

    Related Adjectives

    supreme superior dominant reigning ruling regal royal imperial monarchical authoritative powerful mighty potent commanding controlling unrestricted unrestrained uncontrolled unfettered absolute unconditional unlimited complete total entire full thorough comprehensive sovereign independent autonomous self-governing free liberated unrestricted unrestrained uncontrolled unfettered absolute supreme sovereign autonomous independent self-ruling self-governing free.