self-governing
adjective
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Definition of self-governing
: having control or rule over oneself specifically : having self-government : autonomous
Synonyms & Antonyms for self-governing
Synonyms
autonomous, free, freestanding, independent, self-governed, self-ruling, separate, sovereign (also sovran)
Antonyms
dependent, nonautonomous, non-self-governing, subject, unfree
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self-governing
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of self-governing
: controlled or ruled by its own members : having self-government
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self-governing
adjectiveKids Definition of self-governing
: being governed by its own members or citizens a self-governing island
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