Sovereign

French Meaning

souverain

souverain

souveraine

English Meaning

  1. One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit, as:
  2. A king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch.
  3. A national governing council or committee.
  4. A nation that governs territory outside its borders.
  5. A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain.
  6. Self-governing; independent: a sovereign state.
  7. Having supreme rank or power: a sovereign prince.
  8. Paramount; supreme: Her sovereign virtue is compassion.
  9. Of superlative strength or efficacy: a sovereign remedy.
  10. Unmitigated: sovereign contempt.