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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 With fewer than 30 students, Deep Springs combines rigorous academics with mandatory labor on a working cattle ranch and student self-governance. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 But compulsory citizen participation in self-governance has a long and distinguished history. — Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 No matter what, the headlines will come over the next four days, along with plenty of conversations around self-governance, breaking away and changing the rules. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 There had been revolutions and attempts at self-governance dating back to ancient Athens. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-governance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-governance
  1. autonomy
  2. sovereignty
  3. independence
  4. freedom
Noun
  • As the author points out, our autonomy has been removed from us piece by piece.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Will banning phones bring real-world clarity and connection to kids’ lives, or deprive them of one of their last routes to autonomy in a claustrophobic world?
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of autonomy
Noun
  • Abandoning the group at a moment when sovereignty over its own reserves is more contested than at any point since the 1970s would surrender political leverage without delivering additional export revenue the country desperately needs.
    — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • His persistent claims raised sovereignty concerns and caused resistance from Greenlandic and Danish leaders and heightened tensions among NATO allies.
    — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • Scotland's John Swinney and Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill called for independence referendums in their countries, while Rhun ap Iorwerth did not provide a timetable for one in Wales.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Several Central American nations including El Salvador and Guatemala also celebrate their independence in September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of independence
Noun
  • As with the freedom argument, this claim hopes to appeal to both the left and the right, for equality of opportunity is a bipartisan political value.
    — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The upcoming elections, like most elections in Russia, will take place under a climate of pervasive fear and manipulation, not the freedom to exercise a democratic right, according to critics.
    — Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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