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
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SELF–GOVERNMENT Defined for English Language Learners
self–government
playDefinition of self–government for English Language Learners
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: 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
playDefinition of self–government for Students
: government by the people making up a group or community
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