self-government
noun
-ˈgə-vᵊm-ənt\
Definition of self-government
1 : self-control, self-command
2 : government under the control and direction of the inhabitants of a political unit rather than by an outside authority broadly : control of one's own affairs
Synonyms & Antonyms for self-government
Synonyms
autonomy, freedom, independence, independency, liberty, self-determination, self-governance, sovereignty (also sovranty)
Antonyms
dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom
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self-government
noun
English Language Learners Definition of self-government
: government or control of a country, group, etc., by its own members rather than by the members of a different country, group, etc.
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self-government
nounKids Definition of self-government
: government by the people making up a group or community
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