self-or·ga·ni·za·tion
| \ ˌself-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən
, -ˌȯrg-nə- \
, -ˌȯrg-nə- \
Definition of self-organization
1
: organization of oneself or itself
2
: the act or process of forming or joining an organization (such as a labor union)
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“Self-organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-organization. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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