Sovereign
A sovereign is a supreme ruler (noun) or, as an adjective, something possessing ultimate power or independence, such as a sovereign state.
noun and adjectiveSovereign
A sovereign is a supreme ruler (noun) or, as an adjective, something possessing ultimate power or independence, such as a sovereign state.
noun and adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a grand throne atop a hill overlooking a vast map. A single figure sits on the throne, radiating authority, while banners in the wind read 'Independence' across a borderless realmβthis is a sovereign realm.
Sounds Like
SOV-Ιrn
Looks Like
The word visually contains the letters that spell REIGN (r-e-i-g-n), linking to the concept of ruling.
Remember This
A sovereign is the ultimate source of authority within their domain; the term also describes an independent nation that governs itself.
Other Forms
Note
Use sovereign to describe both a person who rules (noun) and something that has complete independence or authority (adjective). Distinguish from 'sovereignty' (the quality or state of supreme power or independence).