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self-governance

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Synonyms and Antonyms of self-governance

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

Synonyms of self-governance

autonomy, freedom, independence, independency, liberty, self-determination, self-government, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Words Related to self-governance

emancipation, enfranchisement, liberation, manumission, release

Near Antonyms of self-governance

captivity, enchainment, enslavement, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, subjugation

Antonyms of self-governance

dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom

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