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Sovereign

Translations

sovereignnoun
sovereigns
pl
UK
/ˈsɒv.rɪn/
US
/ˈsɑːv.rən/
souverainPour un monarque ou un chef d’État.
The sovereign of the kingdom was known for her wisdom and fairness.
Le souverain du royaume était connu pour sa sagesse et son équité.
Additional translations
souverainNom d’une pièce d’or britannique.
Synonyms
monarch
ruler
king
queen
emperor
empress
sovereign state
potentate
overlord
Antonyms
serf
subject
vassal
commoner
sovereignadjective
UK
/ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/
US
/ˈsɑː.vər.ɪn/
souverainAu sens d’« indépendant, libre de tout contrôle extérieur », surtout pour un État.
The country declared itself a sovereign state, free from colonial rule.
Le pays s’est déclaré État souverain, libre de toute domination coloniale.
souverainAu sens de « qui détient le pouvoir suprême ».
The sovereign ruler made decisions without needing approval from any other authority.
Le souverain prit des décisions sans avoir besoin de l’approbation d’une autre autorité.
Additional translations
suprêmeAu sens de « de la plus haute autorité » ; registre soutenu.
Synonyms
dominant
independent
autonomous
self-governing
supreme
Antonyms
subservient
controlled
non-sovereign
subject
dependent
subordinate

Definitions

sovereignnoun
A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
The sovereign of the kingdom was known for her wisdom and fairness.
A former British gold coin worth one pound sterling, now used as a bullion coin.
He inherited a collection of sovereigns from his grandfather.
sovereignadjective
Possessing supreme or ultimate power.
The sovereign ruler made decisions without needing approval from any other authority.
Independent and free from external control.
The country declared itself a sovereign state, free from colonial rule.
Having the highest rank or authority.
The sovereign authority of the court was recognized by all parties involved.
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