sovereign

Definitions

A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent and self-governing.

An old British gold coin worth one pound sterling.

Examples

The nation is a sovereign state with the power to govern its own affairs.

The queen remains a sovereign ruler who commands great respect from her people.

Synonyms

autonomous independent self-governing supreme absolute monarch ruler

Antonyms

dependent subordinate subject servile controlled restricted vassal