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

Their lifting was contingent on Iraq’s dismantling its weapons of mass destruction program and agreeing to respect Kuwaiti sovereignty. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

In Congress, Grijalva is preparing legislation to void existing waivers that have allowed DHS to disregard laws designed to protect tribal sovereignty, sacred sites and environmentally sensitive lands. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026

The goal is food sovereignty, Campbell explains, helping BIPOC communities with education and training around growing fresh food. — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

However, Putin has since reiterated his maximalist demands, including on territory and Ukraine’s sovereignty – red lines for Kyiv and its allies. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026