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self-organization


self–or·ga·ni·za·tion

noun
\-ˌr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌrg-nə-\

Definition of SELF-ORGANIZATION

1
: organization of oneself or itself
2
: the act or process of forming or joining an organization (as a labor union)

First Known Use of SELF-ORGANIZATION

1898

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