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also sovranties
1
as in independencies
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 dominations
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.
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Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignties
Noun
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What states have reported listeria cases?—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vought posted on the social media site X that the Energy Department funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When asked to name all five freedoms, only one in 10 could do so, which is still up from 6% last year.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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And while the sadness is real, Jones said this new chapter has brought some unexpected freedoms.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These services are typically underfunded by the government, even without a shutdown, and tribal nations have to supplement the services with their own revenues, largely from gaming.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yes, House of Guinness is based on the real-life history of the Guinness family, though, as is true of many dramatizations, certain liberties have been taken.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cases are the latest in an ongoing crackdown to suppress protests and growing criticism of the government by Cubans frustrated with the deteriorating economic conditions and lack of liberties.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All of the Arab countries are signed up.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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America’s most steadfast allies in this bit of the 21st century are the Gulf monarchies, true and unapologetic kingdoms big on pomp and light on participation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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It was set so far after the different kingdoms, fiefdoms and ruling factions have grown.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sovereignties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignties. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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