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sovran


Meanings
  • noun

    A sovereign or ruler


Variants
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sovereign , sovereigns , sovran , sovrans , sovereignly
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'superanus' meaning 'above the ANUS', indicating a higher authority or power.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'Sovran' is also used in the Albanian language to refer to the number 1000.

  2. In some Albanian dialects, the term 'Sovran' is used to refer to the leader of a village or community.


Related Concepts
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  1. Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.

  2. Royalty: The privileged social class consisting of monarchs and their families.


Quotes
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  1. During these two centuries the throne of Scotland was occupied by no more than seven "sovereigns" of only four different generations.

    - G. W. S. Barrow,{it}The Anglo-Norman Era In Scottish History{/it},1980
  2. Ricky Martin, "sovereign" of Latin pop culture, is back.

    - Raquel Cepeda,{it}Vibe{/it},May 1999

Culture
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In Albanian literature and folklore, the term 'Sovran' is often used to refer to the ruler or king of a kingdom or empire. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person who holds great power and authority.

How to Memorize "sovran"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a crown and sitting on a throne.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a king or queen.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word as 'So' (as in 'sovereign') and 'Vran' (as in 'ruler').


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