Synonyms of sovereignty
9 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for sovereignty is sovereigndom. Other synonyms of sovereignty are diadem, autarchy, independence, nationality and nationhood. The opposite of sovereignty is nonsovereignty.
Synonyms and similar words for sovereignty
nounOf a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.
- diadem literaryRegal power; sovereignty; empire—considered as symbolized by the crown.
nounOf a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently...
- autarchySovereignty or self-government (national political independence).
- independence
- nationalityPolitical existence, independence or unity as a national entity.
- nationhood
nounMore synonyms
- sovereigndomThe state, condition, or realm of a sovereign; sovereignty.
- sovereignhoodThe state or condition of a sovereign; sovereignty.
- sovereignnessThe quality of being sovereign.
- sovereignshipThe role or status of sovereign.
Opposite of sovereignty
nounOf a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.
- nonsovereigntyLack of sovereignty.
Meaning of sovereignty
- noun Of a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.
- noun Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.
- noun Of a person: the liberty to decide one's actions and thoughts.
sovereignty in other languages
Questions about synonyms of sovereignty
- What is another word for sovereignty?
- Sovereignty has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sovereigndom, diadem, autarchy, independence, nationality, nationhood, sovereignhood and sovereignness.
- What is the opposite of sovereignty?
- The opposite of sovereignty is nonsovereignty.
- What does sovereignty mean?
- Sovereignty means of a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something.
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