sovereign

• Qui possède l'autorité suprême ou le rang le plus élevé, se dit d'un dirigeant ou d'un pouvoir; qui concerne l'État et son indépendance absolue.

Relating to a supreme ruler or authority; possessing supreme power or rank.

1. Supreme power or authorityB2formal

   Possessing supreme or ultimate power within a territory or domain.

   Souverain (pouvoir suprême)

   • The sovereign state has the right to make its own laws.
   • The king held sovereign authority over the land.
   • Sovereign nations are independent and self-governing.

   Synonymesabsoluteall-powerfulomnipotentparamountsupremeultimateunlimitedunrestricted

   Antonymesdependentsubjectsubordinate

2. Excellent or effectiveC1formalbritish

   Used to describe something that is extremely effective or of the highest quality.

   souverain (excellent, efficace)

   • This is a sovereign remedy for the common cold.
   • The chef prepared a sovereign dish that delighted everyone.
   • Her sovereign skill in negotiation impressed the board.

   Synonymeseffectiveefficaciousexcellentparamountpotentpowerfulsuperbsupremeultimate

• Nom désignant un souverain suprême, en particulier un monarque, ou une pièce d'or ayant cours au Royaume-Uni.

A noun referring to a supreme ruler, especially a monarch, or a gold coin formerly used in the United Kingdom.

1. Monarch or rulerB2formal

   A supreme ruler, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

   Souverain (monarque)

   • The sovereign addressed the nation on the holiday.
   • Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British sovereign.
   • The sovereign's power is often limited by a constitution.

   Synonymesautocratcrowned heademperorhead of statekingmonarchpotentatequeenruler

   Antonymescitizencommonersubject

2. C1formalbritish

   A former British gold coin worth one pound sterling.

   Souverain (pièce d'or britannique)

   • He inherited a collection of sovereigns from his grandfather.
   • The antique dealer appraised the sovereign at a high value.
   • Sovereigns were widely used in the 19th century.