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Definition of sovereignty

sovereignty

/ˈsɑːv.rən.ti/
sov · er · eign · ty
Adverb:sovereignly
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Plural:sovereignties
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Adjective:sovereign
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• noun

1

Supreme power or authority, especially over a state or polity.

Example

"The treaty was carefully drafted to respect the national sovereignty of each participating country."

2

The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference; political independence.

Example

"After decades of colonial administration, the island nation finally achieved full sovereignty."

3

A self-governing state or independent country.

Example

"Representatives from several neighboring sovereignties gathered to negotiate the regional trade pact."

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• Nearby Words

souvenir
souvlaki
sovereign
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soviet
sow
sower

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French souverainete, derived from Vulgar Latin *superanus ('chief, principal'), from Latin super ('above'). The silent 'g' was inserted in the 16th century through false association with the verb 'reign'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sovereignty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sovereignty
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