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Synonyms
sov·er·eign (sŏv́ər-ĭn, sŏv́rĭn)

[Middle English soverain, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin* superānus, from Latin super, above.]

noun 

  1. One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as:
    1. A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch.
    2. A national governing council or committee.
  2. A nation that governs territory outside its borders.
  3. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.

adjective 

  1. Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state.
  2. Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.
  3. Paramount; supreme: Her sovereign virtue is compassion.
    1. Of superlative strength or efficacy: a sovereign remedy.
    2. Unmitigated: sovereign contempt.

derivatives

sov́er·eign·ly
adverb