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self-determination

UK
/ˌself.dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.dɪˌtɝː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

Translations

self-determinationnoun
UK
/ˌself.dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.dɪˌtɝː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
autodéterminationAu sens du droit d'un peuple, d'une nation ou d'un groupe à déterminer son statut politique et son développement.
The agreement recognized the people's right to self-determination.
L'accord reconnaissait le droit du peuple à l'autodétermination.
autodéterminationAu sens du pouvoir de choisir et de diriger sa propre vie ou ses propres affaires.
She valued self-determination and made her own decisions about her career.
Elle accordait de l'importance à l'autodétermination et prenait elle-même ses décisions concernant sa carrière.
Synonyms
independence
self-government
self-rule
self-direction
sovereignty
volition
free will
agency
self-reliance
autonomy
Antonyms
dependence
heteronomy
subjugation
coercion
paternalism
servitude
domination
enslavement
submission
self-determinationadjective
Used attributively before another noun; relational adjective with no comparative or superlative forms.
d'autodéterminationSe dit d'un nom lié au principe d'autodétermination ; tournure surtout employée devant un nom.
The group organized a self-determination referendum.
Le groupe a organisé un référendum d'autodétermination.
Synonyms
self-sufficient
sovereign
self-motivated
self-directed
self-reliant
self-governing
independent
autonomous
self-determining
self-determined
Antonyms
dependent
submissive
controlled
coerced
unfree
compliant
heteronomous
subjugated
obedient

Definitions

self-determinationnoun
The act, power, or right of making one's own choices and governing one's own life or affairs.
She valued self-determination and made her own decisions about her career.
The right of a people, nation, or group to determine its own political status and pursue its own development.
The agreement recognized the people's right to self-determination.
self-determinationadjective
Relating to self-determination.
The group organized a self-determination referendum.
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