6+ Synonyms for Sovereign & Similar Words

Definition of 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

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"Sovereign" in song lyrics

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  • "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

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