sove
reign
Plural
sovereigns
1
the supreme ruler or head of a state, usually attaining the position through inheritance
- The sovereign addressed the nation from the palace balcony.
- The coronation of the new sovereign drew a large crowd.
- Diplomats met with the sovereign to discuss international treaties.
- The sovereign's portrait appeared on the national currency.
- Citizens celebrated the anniversary of the sovereign's reign.
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