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sovereign state

[sahv-rin stayt, suhv-rin] / ˈsɑv rɪn ˈsteɪt, ˈsʌv rɪn /
NOUN
country
Synonyms
STRONGEST
community land people public region society state
STRONG
citizenry citizens commonwealth constituents electors homeland inhabitants kingdom polity populace realm soil terrain voters
WEAK
grassroots native land patria
Antonyms
WEAK
city metropolis urbanity

Example Sentences

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"May everyone see how the State of Israel is a sovereign state which knows how to hold those who harmed it to account," the opposition politician said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It has long been recognized that the U.S. is a superpower, a sovereign state able to exert its influence and force on a global scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he announced "the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state", making Israel the first country to do so.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

A sovereign state adopting bitcoin, or rumors of crypto settlement deals between sanctioned nations, can ignite speculative runs.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Any other team on spaceship Earth would have worried about Julian's defying an official of the sovereign state of New York.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg