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self-government

UK
/ˌselfˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈɡʌv.ɚn.mənt/

Translations

self-governmentnoun
self-governments
pl
The town has its own self-government.
Город имеет своё собственное самоуправление.
Additional translations
самостоятельность
автономия
независимость
Synonyms
self-determination
self-direction
self-management
independence
self-rule
autonomy
self-governmentadjective
more self-government
Comp.
most self-government
Super.
UK
/ˌselfˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈɡʌv.ɚn.mənt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something relating to or involving self-government.
Synonyms
self-determining
home-rule
self-directed
sovereign
self-governing
autonomous
independent
self-ruling
self-administering

Definitions

self-governmentnoun
The government of a country, region, or community by its own people, especially after having been a colony.
After years of colonial rule, the nation finally achieved self-government.
The ability of a person or group to govern themselves without outside control.
The community prides itself on its self-government and ability to make decisions independently.
Control of one's own actions and impulses; self-control.
He practiced strict self-government to avoid distractions during his studies.
self-governmentadjective
Relating to or involving self-government.
The bill sets out the framework for self-government powers in the territory.
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