self-organization

noun

self-or·ga·ni·za·tion | \ˌself-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən,

-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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