Sovereign (Noun)
Meaning
A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The monarch was the sovereign of the kingdom, with absolute power and authority.
- In a constitutional monarchy, the sovereign's powers are limited by a set of laws and a parliament.
- The sovereign of the small island nation was a figurehead, with most executive powers held by the prime minister.
- The new sovereign was crowned in a grand ceremony, marking the beginning of a new era for the country.
- As the sovereign of the land, the king was responsible for defending his people and protecting their interests.