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 Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of self–governing for English Language Learners
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: controlled or ruled by its own members : having self-government
SELF–GOVERNING Defined for Kids
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self–gov·ern·ing
\ˈself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ\
Definition of self–governing for Students
: being governed by its own members or citizens a self-governing island
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