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Sovereign Definition & Meaning

sovereign
adjective
  1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"
  2. greatest in status or authority or power; "a supreme tribunal"
noun
  1. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

"Sovereign" in song lyrics

See how sovereign is used in real songs:

  • "Immortal Technique, Indian chief, Lord Sovereign"
    Akir f/ Immortal Technique — Treason
  • "Straight up- wait a minute the kid's sovereign"
    The Cross Movement — Came Down
  • "God's omnipotent, omnipresent, He's omniscient and sovereign"
    The Cross Movement — Father Forgive Them

Usage tips for "sovereign"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sovereign mean?
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state" greatest in status or authority or power; "a supreme tribunal" a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
What part of speech is sovereign?
Sovereign is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does sovereign have?
Sovereign has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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