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Synonyms & Antonyms of self-governed
not being under the rule or control of another
- far beyond the reach of civil or military authorities, the settlers on the frontier were essentially self-governed
Synonyms for self-governed
- autonomous,
- free,
- freestanding,
- independent,
- self-governing,
- self-ruling,
- separate,
- sovereign
- (also sovran)
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