as in pure democracy
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of home rule
Most states adopted Dillion’s Rule in the nineteenth century, although a few like California, Oregon, and New York empower cities to set their own laws and manage local affairs, a principle known as home rule.
—
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Edward is entangled in a romantic relationship with a woman who’s a fierce advocate for Irish home rule.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1979, the island was granted home rule, and 30 years later Greenland became a self-governing entity.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for home rule
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Edward is entangled in a romantic relationship with a woman who’s a fierce advocate for Irish home rule.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1979, the island was granted home rule, and 30 years later Greenland became a self-governing entity.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for home rule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for home rule
pure democracy
Noun
-
In their rankings, 100 is a pure democracy and zero indicates a dictatorship.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Which is what a pure democracy is. House representatives and senators are now majority-elected.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orange County Register,
14 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Home rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home%20rule. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
