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self-government

noun self-gov·ern·ment \ ˌself-ˈgə-vər(n)-mənt , -ˈgə-vᵊm-ənt \
Updated on: 11 Sep 2017

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

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First Known Use of self-government

1654

self-government Synonyms

Synonyms
republic, self-government, self-rule
Antonyms
dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom
Related Words
pure democracy; home rule, self-determination; autonomy, sovereignty (also sovranty)
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despotism, dictatorship, monarchy, monocracy, totalitarianism, tyranny

SELF-GOVERNMENT Defined for English Language Learners

self-government

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Definition of self-government for English Language Learners

  • : government or control of a country, group, etc., by its own members rather than by the members of a different country, group, etc.

SELF-GOVERNMENT Defined for Kids

self-government

noun self-gov·ern·ment \ ˈself-ˈgə-vərn-mənt , -vər-mənt \

Definition of self-government for Students

:government by the people making up a group or community

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