sovereign

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English

n. a British gold coin that was worth one pound in the past.

n. a British gold coin with a nominal value of one pound sterling, now primarily used as a bullion coin.

Español:soberano

“He found an old gold sovereign in his grandfather's collection.”

“Investors often purchase gold sovereigns as a hedge against inflation due to their high purity and historical value.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

adj. describes a country that is independent and has the power to govern itself.

adj. possessing supreme or ultimate power; in political science, referring to a state that is independent of outside control.

“The small island became a sovereign nation after many years of colonial rule.”

“The treaty was designed to protect the sovereign rights of each member state while encouraging economic cooperation across the region.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary · Formal

adj. having total power, or being the best example of something.

adj. supreme or paramount in character; can also refer to a remedy that is exceptionally effective.

“The judge had sovereign authority over the courtroom.”

“The philosopher argued that the individual possesses sovereign control over their own mind and body.”