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sovereign
/ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/
noun
A monarch; the ruler of a country.
One who is not a subject to a ruler or nation.
A gold coin of the United Kingdom, with a nominal value of one pound sterling but in practice used as a bullion coin.
verb
To rule over as a sovereign.
adjective
Exercising power of rule.
"sovereign nation"
Exceptional in quality.
"Her voice was her sovereign talent."
Extremely potent or effective (of a medicine, remedy etc.).
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