Sovereign
Example: The sovereign ruled the kingdom with absolute authority for decades.
Definition
"Sovereign" refers to a supreme ruler or monarch who holds the highest authority over a state or territory. A sovereign exercises full control and power, often symbolizing the ultimate source of political legitimacy and governance in a kingdom or nation.
Etymology
The word "sovereign" originates from the Old French term 'soverein,' meaning supreme or chief, which itself comes from the Latin 'superanus,' meaning above or supreme. Did you know? The concept of sovereignty has long been central to political theory, highlighting the independent authority of a ruler or state.
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"Sovereign" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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