sovereign
/ˈsɑːvrən/
sov · er · eign
English Definition
n./adj. ruler, independent
Significado en Español
soberano
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quốc vương, có chủ quyền
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Example Sentence
The country is a sovereign state.
这个国家是主权国。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sovereign (having sovereignty)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sovereign”:
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A
servant
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B
subject
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C
monarch
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D
peasant
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C — monarch.
“sovereign” means n./adj. ruler, independent
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She admired the small island nation''s __________ status, as it allowed them to make their own decisions without outside interference.
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dependent
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B
sovereign
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C
tributary
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D
subsidiary
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B — sovereign.
“sovereign” means n./adj. ruler, independent
Common questions about “sovereign”
What does “sovereign” mean?
sovereign — n./adj. ruler, independent. In Chinese: 君主，有主权的.
How do you pronounce “sovereign”?
sovereign is pronounced /ˈsɑːvrən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sov · er · eign.
How do you use “sovereign” in a sentence?
The country is a sovereign state. (这个国家是主权国。)
What are synonyms for “sovereign”?
ruler, independent — all close in meaning to sovereign (n./adj. ruler, independent).
Is “sovereign” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. sovereign appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sovereign”?
sovereign (having sovereignty)
