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Sovereign
01
the supreme ruler or head of a state, usually attaining the position through inheritance
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
sovereigns
Examples
The sovereign addressed the nation from the palace balcony.
sovereign
01
(of a country or state) self-governed and free from external control
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The newly established nation declared itself a sovereign state, free from colonial rule.
02
possessing the highest level of authority or control
Examples
The sovereign ruler governed the kingdom with absolute authority and wisdom.
