sovereignties

noun

variants also sovranties
plural of sovereignty
1
as in freedoms
the state of being free from the control or power of another upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life

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2
as in states
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically

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3
as in dominions
controlling power or influence over others the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication

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Recent Examples of sovereignties The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts. — Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignties
  1. freedoms
  2. states
  3. dominions
  4. independences
  5. nations
  6. dominations
  7. liberties
  8. countries
Noun
  • The European Court of Human ​Rights ruled in 2014 that Hungary had sacked Baka for criticism ​of the ⁠government and that his removal did damage to democratic freedoms in Hungary.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Restricting backyard freedoms under the guise of public safety is government overreach, Ambler said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of freedoms
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  • The development is a blow to the states’ lawsuit, which was filed on July 13.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of states
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  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of dominions
Noun
  • Kings were killed, rights proclaimed, independences declared.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of independences
Noun
  • Michael Damianos said the East Mediterranean is fast becoming an alternative energy source for European nations as Russia’s war in Ukraine and upheaval in the Middle East compel the continent to seek out new sources.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These have been found to typically be most prevalent among African and South Asian nations.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of nations
Noun
  • There will be 25 in-store client events, global out-of-home from Piccadilly to Sunset Strip including bus-stop dominations, and 15 social platforms activated simultaneously.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of dominations
Noun
  • But his larger-than-life legacy also inspired them to take certain liberties, with the permission of Bourdain’s estate.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What games get right Despite their liberties, space cleanup games do hit the mark in a number of areas.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberties
Noun
  • Howard Kakita has traveled to 70 countries in his 88 years, but his first international trip came back in 1940, when he was sent to Japan at just 2 years old.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Gun ownership in Thailand is relatively high compared with other countries in Southeast Asia.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
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