NON-SELF-GOVERNING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

non-self-governing

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Recent Examples of non-self-governing The French overseas territory of New Caledonia, which is on the UN list of non-self-governing territories, is a vital component of global energy flows and French industrial strategy. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories. — Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024

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That’s an 11-point drop over the last two years and the lowest since Gallup began polling on the subject 27 years ago.

— Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Attracting diverse applicants is particularly difficult in subject areas such as science, but the commitment to hire from a broad range of backgrounds is there, said Roxana Sanders, assistant superintendent for human resources.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of subject

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Yet businesses built around needs that repeatedly return start from a different strategic position than those dependent on discretionary purchases.

— Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
For the territory’s roughly 3,500 residents, the oilfield promises to transform an economy long dependent on fishing.

— Sergio Farella, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dependent

Adjective

Military commanders, engineers, physicians, merchants, and administrators from conquered peoples could enter imperial service, demonstrating a level of social mobility uncommon in contemporary states.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Here the artists sew a conquered woman holding her child’s hand, begging for humanity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conquered

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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