> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Good Oil Word of the Day - URL: https://goodoil.news/the-good-oil-word-of-the-day-180/ - Published: 2025-01-29T17:15:07.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-29T17:15:07.000Z - Author: David Theobald - Tags: General, Word of the Day The word for today is… sovereign (noun, adjective) *noun* 1a: one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty b: one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere c: an acknowledged leader : arbiter 2: any of various gold coins of the United Kingdom *adjective* 1a: superlative in quality b: of the most exalted kind : supreme c: having generalized curative powers d: of an unqualified nature : unmitigated e: having undisputed ascendancy : paramount 2a: possessed of supreme power b: unlimited in extent : absolute c: enjoying autonomy : independent 3: relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a supreme ruler : royal Source : [Merriam -Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sovran?ref=goodoil.news) Etymology : Sovereign has everything to do with power. It often describes a person who has supreme power or authority, such as a king or queen. God is described as "sovereign" in a number of Bible translations. In addition to describing ones who have power, the word sovereign also often describes power: to have sovereign power is to have absolute power—that is, power that cannot be checked by anyone or anything. Nations and states are also sometimes described as "sovereign." This means that they have power over themselves; their government is under their own control, rather than under the control of an outside authority. Sovereign can also be a synonym of supreme as in "of the most exalted kind." In that case, the power is figurative rather than literal. ***If you enjoyed this Good Oil word of the day please consider sharing it with your friends and, especially, your children.***