sovereignty
/ˈsɒvrənti/ · /ˈsɑːvrənti/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5794 in the learning path
主权；最高统治权
Definitions
n. A country's independent authority to govern itself.
主权；最高统治权
Example
We discussed national sovereignty in our history class today.
今天我们在历史课上讨论了国家主权。
International agreements can promote cooperation while respecting the sovereignty of each country involved.
国际协议可以在尊重各参与国主权的同时促进合作。
Collocations
- national sovereignty
- territorial sovereignty
- respect sovereignty
- exercise sovereignty
Word family
- sovereign (adj.)
- sovereign (n.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；对某领土的主权用over连接。
FAQ
- What does sovereignty mean?
- A country's independent authority to govern itself.
- How is sovereignty pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɒvrənti/, US /ˈsɑːvrənti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
