sovereignty
|sov-er-eign-ty|
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/ˈsɑːvrənti/
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/ˈsɒvrənti/
supreme authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sovereignty' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'souveraineté', where 'souverain' meant 'supreme'.
Historical Evolution
'souveraineté' transformed into the Middle English word 'sovereynetee', and eventually became the modern English word 'sovereignty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'supreme power or authority', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
supreme power or authority.
The sovereignty of the nation was recognized by other countries.
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Noun 2
the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
The country fought for its sovereignty against colonial powers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39