self-organization

noun

self-or·​ga·​ni·​za·​tion ˌself-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən 

-ˌȯrg-nə-

1

: organization of oneself or itself

2

: the act or process of forming or joining an organization (such as a labor union)

Examples of self-organization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another term for that self-organization is stigmergy (stigma = mark + ergon = work), which emphasizes how working entities leave signs in their environment that influence what their swarm-mates do next. — New Atlas, 1 May 2026

The approach differs from conventional manufacturing methods by enabling assembly through self-organization rather than external force. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026

The ability to get started on a task, the flexibility to shift between tasks, and the self-organization skills to prioritize tasks will all serve kids well in school and beyond. — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Feb. 2026

And Accountability The only way to create a balanced life is to balance work through self-management and self-organization. — Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for self-organization

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization