Synonyms of self-rule

self-rule

noun

as in democracy

government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation

the newly created United States opted for self-rule rather than monarchy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• democracy
• republic
• self-government
• sovereignty
• autonomy
• home rule
• self-determination
• pure democracy
• sovranty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tyranny
• dictatorship
• monarchy
• despotism
• totalitarianism
• monocracy