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\Definition of self-governing
Synonyms & Antonyms for self-governing
Synonyms
- autonomous,
- free,
- freestanding,
- independent,
- self-governed,
- self-ruling,
- separate,
- sovereign
- (also sovran)
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The first known use of self-governing was in 1592
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