non-self-governing

adjective

non-self-gov·​ern·​ing ˌnän-ˌself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ 

: lacking autonomy : not self-governing

a non-self-governing territory

non-self-governing colonies

Examples of non-self-governing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The French overseas territory of New Caledonia, which is on the UN list of non-self-governing territories, is a vital component of global energy flows and French industrial strategy. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories. — Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for non-self-governing

• governing