non-self-governing

Definition of non-self-governingnext

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Recent Examples of non-self-governing With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories. Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for non-self-governing
Adjective
  • The subject line is the equivalent of the top-of-the-fold headline.
    Chris Fusco April 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The post stated that sound levels would be monitored during each game and fans exceeding the limit would be subject for removal.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The camp is entirely dependent on aid, disrupted after cuts by USAID last year and again by fighting between Syrian and Kurdish forces this February.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Bosch went on to emphasize that the impact the Miss Universe crown could have was dependent on the person wearing it.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Burnout now consumes American physicians, who are overworked, nonautonomous and adrift without help.
    Aaron Rothstein, wsj.com, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The absence of access for nonautonomous conferences like the American Athletic Conference has also been a point of contention.
    Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 14 May 2021

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“Non-self-governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non-self-governing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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