Definition of self-governing
:having control or rule over oneself;
specifically
:having self-government :autonomous
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First Known Use of self-governing
1778
self-governing 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
bound, captive, conquered, enslaved, fettered, subdued, subjugated; inferior, subordinate, subservientSELF-GOVERNING Defined for English Language Learners
SELF-GOVERNING Defined for Kids
self-governing
adjective
self-gov·ern·ing
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ˈself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ
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Definition of self-governing for Students
:being governed by its own members or citizens
- a self-governing island
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