self-governed

self–gov·erned

adj \-ˈgə-vərnd\

Definition of SELF-GOVERNED

1

: not influenced or controlled by others

2

: exercising self-control

First Known Use of SELF-GOVERNED

1709

Related to SELF-GOVERNED

Synonyms: autonomous, freestanding, independent, self-governed, self-governing, self-ruling, separate, sovereign (also sovran)

Antonyms: dependent, nonautonomous, non-self-governing, subject, unfree

Related Words: freeborn; delivered, emancipated, freed, liberated, manumitted, redeemed, released; unconquered, unruled, unsupervised; empowered, enfranchised; democratic, republican

Near Antonyms: bound, captive, conquered, enslaved, fettered, subdued, subjugated; inferior, subordinate, subservient

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