sovereign
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Having complete power to govern itself, without control from any outside authority.
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Which word fits the gap? "The colony finally became a _____ nation in 1962."
Answer: sovereign
In your own words, what does "sovereign" mean?
Having complete power to govern itself, without control from any outside authority.
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