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self-gov·erned | \ ˌself-ˈgə-vərnd 
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\Definition of self-governed
1 : not influenced or controlled by others
2 : exercising self-control
Synonyms & Antonyms for self-governed
Synonyms
- autonomous,
- free,
- freestanding,
- independent,
- self-governing,
- self-ruling,
- separate,
- sovereign
- (also sovran)
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