self-governing

adjective

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

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The first known use of self-governing was in 1592

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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

adjective

self-gov·ern·ing | \ ˈself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ\

Kids Definition of self-governing

: being governed by its own members or citizens a self-governing island

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