self-gov·ern·ing
| \ ˌself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ
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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
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“Self-governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-governing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of self-governing was in 1592
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