self-governance

noun

ˌself-ˈgə-vər-nən(t)s How to pronounce self-governance (audio)
Definition of self-governancenext
as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another despite pessimistic predictions, self-governance has worked out well for the former colony

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Recent Examples of self-governance One requirement of self-governance is the relentless pursuit of truth, which necessarily involves questioning people in positions of power in order to prevent tyranny. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 In 1887, Black Eatonville and white Maitland chose cooperation, self-governance and mutual respect by helping establish Historic Eatonville’s future. — John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026 The town’s commitment to self-governance and cultural preservation shaped the life and work of its most famous resident, Zora Neale Hurston. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026 Scott Michelman, legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia, said the situation underscores the city’s limits on self-governance. — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-governance
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  1. autonomy
  2. sovereignty
  3. independence
  4. freedom
Noun
  • Technologies completed the test with Shield AI’s Hivemind mission-autonomy software.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • However, the fight for more consumer autonomy has emerged in the automotive industry as well.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of autonomy
Noun
  • By using Beyon’s local data center infrastructure, its customers will be able to access Oracle’s cloud services without any data leaving the country and maintaining data sovereignty.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • The State Department has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court over what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a threat to American sovereignty.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • During the Tuesday hearing, Warsh was also repeatedly asked about Fed independence and his ability to silo the unique federal agency from influence from the White House.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • To put it bluntly, originalism itself might not have survived the disaster of abolishing Fed independence.
    — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of independence
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  • The two enjoyed a reliable income and the feeling of freedom on the water.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Nearly 30 percent of Americans are employed in gig work, which promises flexibility and freedom but is more commonly defined by a lack of steady hours and the need to constantly be on call.
    — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of freedom

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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-governance. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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