Souverains (en. Sovereigns)

/su.və.ʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Leaders of a state, sovereigns in the sense of holders of power.

The sovereigns of the past are often studied by historians.

Les souverains du passé sont souvent étudiés par les historiens.

Monarchs, kings, or queens, who exercise supreme authority.

European sovereigns often have complex family ties.

Les souverains européens ont souvent des liens familiaux complexes.

In economics, can refer to governments that issue sovereign bonds.

Markets react to the interest rate movements of sovereign states.

Les marchés réagissent aux mouvements des taux d'intérêt des États souverains.

From the Latin 'souverainus', deriving from 'super', meaning above.

divine right sovereigns

Sovereigns whose power is considered to be given by God.

souverains de droit divin

absolute sovereigns

Sovereigns who hold all powers without sharing.

souverains absolus

enlightened sovereigns

Sovereigns who govern with the ideals of the Enlightenment in mind.

souverains éclairés

sovereignty

Right to exercise supreme authority without external interference.

souveraineté

democracy

Political system where power is held by the people.

démocratie

regime

Mode of government of a country.

régime

Authorities

The sovereigns of the city decided to implement new rules.

Les souverains de la ville ont décidé d'appliquer de nouvelles règles.

Governance

The new government was hailed as modern sovereigns.

Le nouveau gouvernement a été salué comme des souverains modernes.