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sovrano

sovereign

adjective soh-VRAH-noh Rare

Also means

supreme

Usage Note

Sovrano functions as both adjective (potere sovrano = sovereign power) and noun (il sovrano = the monarch). The concept of sovranità (sovereignty) derives from it. In contemporary Italian politics sovranista (sovereigntist) is a loaded term for someone who prioritises national sovereignty over EU integration.

Examples

"Il parlamento esercita il potere sovrano."

Natural Translation

Parliament exercises sovereign power.

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