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sovereigns

[/ˈsɒvrɪnz/ or /ˈsɑːvrənz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: sovereign)
soberanos
1. Monarchs or rulers with supreme power and authority over a territory or state
The sovereigns of Europe gathered for the conference.
Os soberanos da Europa se reuniram para a conferência.
2. British gold coins formerly used as currency, worth one pound
He collected rare sovereigns from the Victorian era.
Ele colecionava soberanos raros da era vitoriana.
3. Independent states or nations with self-governing authority
The treaty recognized the sovereigns of smaller nations.
O tratado reconheceu os soberanos das nações menores.
Synonyms
monarchsrulerskingsqueenspotentatesprinces
Antonyms
subjectsvassalssubordinatesdependents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
soberanos
Standard term for rulers or gold coins
Portugal
soberanos
Standard term; also refers to historical Portuguese gold coins
Angola/Mozambique
soberanos
Portuguese colonial usage for rulers with supreme authority

Related Idioms & Phrases

sovereign states
sovereign power
sovereign rights
sovereign immunity
sovereign wealth fund
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