sovereign

Meanings

• noun

  A political power or entity that has supreme authority over a geographic area and its people.

  - "The monarch is the sovereign of the country."
  - "The people have the sovereign right to elect their leaders."

• noun

  A person or entity having supreme power and authority.

  - "The CEO is the sovereign of the company."
  - "Nature is the sovereign ruler of the universe."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749998"

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Synonyms

autonomous , supreme

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sovereign
reign , rain , pain , chains , veins

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Variants

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sovereign , sovereigns , sovran , sovrans , sovereignly , half sovereign , half sovereigns

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Etymology

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From the Old French word souverain, meaning 'supreme,' or 'sovereign,' derived from souverain 'to be above,' from souverain 'sovereign.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sovereign' is also used to refer to a country's currency, as in a 'sovereign coin.'

2. The phrase 'sovereign immunity' refers to the legal doctrine that the state cannot be sued without its consent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.

2. Sovereignty Clause: A provision in the United States Constitution that grants each state the power to govern itself.

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Quotes

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1. During these two centuries the throne of Scotland was occupied by no more than seven "sovereigns" of only four different generations.

   - G. W. S. Barrow,{it}The Anglo-Norman Era In Scottish History{/it},1980

2. Ricky Martin, "sovereign" of Latin pop culture, is back.

   - Raquel Cepeda,{it}Vibe{/it},May 1999

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of sovereignty is often explored in the context of political power and authority. For instance, Shakespeare's play 'Richard II' delves into the idea of the king's sovereign power and its limitations. In art, the theme of sovereignty is portrayed through various symbols, such as the crown or the scepter. In music, songs like 'God Save the Queen' and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' celebrate the sovereignty of nations.

How to Memorize "sovereign"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a king or queen sitting on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, surrounded by loyal subjects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sovereign' with the idea of supreme power and authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.O.V.E.R.E.I.G.N. to remember the meaning: Supremacy Over Various Entities, Regions, and Individuals, Governing Nations.

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