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    Souverain (en. Sovereign)

    /su.vʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A head of state who exercises absolute power.
    The king is a sovereign by divine right.
    Le roi est un souverain de droit divin.
    A state that exercises sovereignty over its territory.
    France is a sovereign country.
    La France est un pays souverain.
    A supreme power or authority.
    The sovereignty of the people is essential in a democracy.
    La souveraineté du peuple est essentielle en démocratie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'superanus', meaning 'superior' or 'above'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    supreme good
    The supreme good, the most precious.
    souverain bien
    food sovereignty
    The ability of a country to produce its own food.
    souveraineté alimentaire
    national sovereignty
    The authority of a state over its own territory without external interference.
    souveraineté nationale

    Related Words

    sovereignty
    The state of having supreme power or control over a territory.
    souveraineté
    monarchy
    A system of government where the head of state is a king or queen.
    monarchie
    dominance
    A position of power or influence over others.
    dominance

    Slang Meanings

    Common sense of superior power.
    He thinks he is the sovereign of the evening.
    Il se prend pour le souverain de la soirée.
    Expression to describe a person with great authority.
    He is the sovereign of the group; everyone listens to him.
    C'est le souverain du groupe, tout le monde l'écoute.