sovereign
Translation
sovereign, independent, autonomous
Examples
The country is a sovereign state.
The country is a sovereign state.
The queen was the sovereign of the land.
The queen was the sovereign of the land.
Grammar Patterns
a sovereign ((noun)) The country is a sovereign state.
the sovereign of ((a place)) The queen was the sovereign of the land.
Similar Words
Synonyms: independent, autonomous, self-governing; Antonyms: dependent, subordinate
Etymology
From Latin 'super' meaning 'above' or 'over', indicating the highest ruler.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sove-reign' as 'reign over'. A sovereign is one who reigns over a country.