Definition of Sovereign

1. Adjective. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces. "A sovereign state"

Exact synonyms: Autonomous, Independent, Self-governing
Similar to: Free
Derivative terms: Autonomy, Independence

2. Noun. A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.

3. Adjective. Greatest in status or authority or power. "A supreme tribunal"
Exact synonyms: Supreme
Similar to: Dominant

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

1. 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. 3. Any butterfly of the tribe Nymphalidi, or genus Basilarchia, as the ursula and the viceroy. Synonym: King, prince, monarch, potentate, emperor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sovereign

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