sovereign
Pronunciation: [ˈsɑːvrɪn]
Word
Context: “government”
(noun) a sovereign is a person or a king or queen who has the highest power in a country. They make important decisions and rules for their people.
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The sovereign ruled wisely and brought peace to the kingdom.
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The citizens felt that their sovereign was not listening to their needs.
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Who is the sovereign of the country?
Context: “government”
(adjective) when something has the highest power or authority. A sovereign nation is one that governs itself without being controlled by another country.
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The country is proud to be a sovereign state with its own laws.
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The region lost its status as a sovereign land and became part of another nation.
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What does it mean for a nation to be sovereign?
Context: “control”
(adjective) when something is very great or powerful. For example, you might say a sovereign remedy is a really effective solution to a problem.
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Her soothing voice was a sovereign comfort during difficult times.
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No treatment has shown to be a sovereign cure for the illness.
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What is considered a sovereign solution to this challenge?
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