what sovereign mean
The noun SOVEREIGN has 1 sense: 1. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right Familiarity information: SOVEREIGN used as a noun is very rare. â¢ SOVEREIGN (adjective) The adjective SOVEREIGN has 2 senses: 1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces. 2. greatest in status or authority or power. Familiarity information: SOVEREIGN used as an adjective is rare.