Definition of self-governed
1
:not influenced or controlled by others
2
:exercising self-control
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First Known Use of self-governed
1709
self-governed Synonyms
Synonyms
autonomous, freestanding, independent, self-governed, self-governing, self-ruling, separate, sovereign (also sovran)Antonyms
dependent, nonautonomous, non-self-governing, subject, unfreeRelated Words
freeborn; delivered, emancipated, freed, liberated, manumitted, redeemed, released; unconquered, unruled, unsupervised; empowered, enfranchised; democratic, republicanNear Antonyms
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