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Definition of Sovereign
1. Adjective. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces. "A sovereign state"
Similar to: Free
Derivative terms: Autonomy, Independence
2. Noun. A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.
Specialized synonyms: Capetian, Carlovingian, Carolingian, Czar, Tsar, Tzar, Emperor, King, Male Monarch, Rex, Merovingian, Shah, Shah Of Iran
Generic synonyms: Chief Of State, Head Of State, Ruler, Swayer
Derivative terms: Monarchal, Monarchal, Monarchic, Monarchical, Monarchical
3. Adjective. Greatest in status or authority or power. "A supreme tribunal"
Definition of Sovereign
1. a. Supreme or highest in power; superior to all others; chief; as, our sovereign prince.
2. n. The person, body, or state in which independent and supreme authority is vested; especially, in a monarchy, a king, queen, or emperor.
Definition of Sovereign
1. Adjective. Exercising power of rule. ¹
2. Adjective. Exceptional in quality. ¹
3. Adjective. (rare) Extremely potent or effective (of a medicine, remedy etc.). ¹
4. Adjective. Having supreme, ultimate power. ¹
5. Noun. A monarch; the ruler of a country. ¹
6. Noun. One who is not a subject to a ruler or nation. ¹
7. Noun. A gold coin minted by the United Kingdom. ¹
8. Noun. A very large champagne bottle with the capacity of about 25 liters, equivalent to 33? standard bottles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sovereign
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Medical Definition of Sovereign
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1. The person, body, or state in which independent and supreme authority is vested; especially, in a monarchy, a king, queen, or emperor. "No question is to be made but that the bed of the Mississippi belongs to the sovereign, that is, to the nation." (Jefferson)
2. A gold coin of Great Britain, on which an effigy of the head of the reigning king or queen is stamped, valued at one pound sterling, or about $4.86.
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