sovereign

/ˈsɑvərɪn/
noun
  1. A king, queen, or other supreme ruler.
    • The queen is the sovereign of the United Kingdom.
    • In ancient times, the sovereign had absolute power over the land.
    • The sovereign addressed the nation on the holiday.
  2. A former British gold coin worth one pound.
    • He found an old sovereign buried in his garden.
    • Collectors pay a high price for a well-preserved sovereign.
    • My grandfather gave me a sovereign as a birthday gift.
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adjective
  1. Having supreme power or authority.
    • The country is a sovereign state with its own government.
    • The king held sovereign authority over all his subjects.
    • No foreign power can interfere with a sovereign nation's laws.
  2. Possessing the highest quality or effectiveness; excellent.
    • This herbal tea is a sovereign remedy for colds.
    • The chef's sovereign dish was praised by every critic.
    • She has a sovereign talent for solving complex problems.
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