Synonyms of sovereignty

sovereignty

noun

ˈsä-v(ə-)rən-tē 

variants also sovranty

1

as in autonomy

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• autonomy
• independence
• freedom
• independency
• liberty
• liberation
• self-governance
• self-determination
• emancipation
• self-government
• manumission
• enfranchisement
• release

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dependence
• subjection
• heteronomy
• subjugation
• unfreedom
• imprisonment
• captivity
• enslavement
• incarceration
• internment
• enchainment
• immurement

2

as in nation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nation
• state
• country
• kingdom
• commonwealth
• land
• republic
• empire
• province
• sovereign
• democracy
• nation-state
• domain
• dominion
• monarchy
• homeland
• principality
• dictatorship
• realm
• duchy
• settlement
• mandate
• soil
• dependency
• ministate
• dukedom
• colony
• trust territory
• fatherland
• city-state
• sultanate
• oligarchy
• microstate
• superpower
• theocracy
• power
• sea power
• world power
• welfare state
• monocracy
• seigniory
• motherland
• great power
• emirate
• condominium
• client state

3

as in dominion

controlling power or influence over others

the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominion
• supremacy
• dominance
• domination
• reign
• jurisdiction
• hegemony
• superiority
• ascendancy
• imperium
• predominance
• preeminence
• importance
• control
• primacy
• ascendance
• lordship
• predominancy
• privilege
• authority
• takeover
• management
• mastery
• scepter
• grip
• prerogative
• command
• sway
• arm
• right
• direction
• eminence
• clutch
• clout
• moment
• might
• hold
• weight
• pull
• choke hold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sovereignty

Levinson envisions a future where manufacturing facilities are on both coasts, achieving true domestic supply chain sovereignty. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

That wider perspective matters, because sovereignty isn't achieved simply by dragging every service into the spare room. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

The operation was criticized by the Organization of African Unity — the African Union’s predecessor organization — which saw the raid as a violation of Uganda’s sovereignty. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Tehran has repeatedly sought to claim sovereignty over the channel and has targeted vessels that do not adhere to stipulations, compounding uneven oil prices triggered by months of US strikes and retaliatory Iranian attacks. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026