Synonyms for sovereign
- adjective
- noun
Most common
independent self-governing autonomous absolute supreme monarchical
Definitions
- adj. 1
Princely; royal.
- adj. 2
Exercising power of rule.
Native American nations have often been described as sovereign nations, although as regards present-day diplomacy they are, more precisely speaking, autonomous.
- n. 1
A monarch: a supreme ruler of a country in a monarchical system.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- sovereigns → monarchs, kings, lords, rulers…
Example sentences
- independent To stand on your own feet means to be independent.
- autonomous Welcome to the next generation of autonomous vehicles.
- supreme The Supreme Court approved the primary sentencing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sovereign | steady | |
| independent | steady | |
| autonomous | rising | |
| supreme | steady | |
| monarchical | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- free1, king1, lord1
- 5 letters
- chief1, queen1, royal2, ruler2, regal2
- 6 letters
- prince1, despot2, kingly2
- 7 letters
- primary3, supreme2, emperor3, royalty3, monarch2
- 8 letters
- absolute3, imperial4, dominant3, majestic3, princely2, autocrat3
- 9 letters
- principal3, unlimited4, paramount3, potentate3, monarchic
- 10 letters
- autonomous4
- 11 letters
- independent4, controlling3, predominant4, monarchical
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (royal2 = 2 syllables).