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Synonyms & Similar Words
autonomous
independent
self-ruling
sovereign
free
self-contained
self-sufficient
self-regulating
self-directed
self-managed
self-administered
self-controlled
democratic
republican
liberated
unrestrained
unregulated
unrestricted
uncontrolled
self-determining
self-governing
autonomous
decentralized
non-interfering
non-interventionist
laissez-faire
hands-off
self-organizing
self-managing
self-regulatory
self-disciplined
Meaning of Self-Governing
The primary meaning of "Self-Governing" refers to having the power to govern oneself or itself without external control.
Definitions
- Having the power to govern oneself or itself without external control
- * Able to manage and regulate one's own affairs
- * Having autonomy and independence in decision-making and operation
Etymology of Self-Governing
The term "Self-Governing" is derived from the combination of "self" and "governing"
"Self" originates from Old English "sylf" meaning "own" or "same"
"Governing" comes from the Latin "gubernare" meaning "to direct" or "to control"
The concept of self-governance has its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, where city-states and republics exercised autonomy and self-rule
Example Uses
- The company is self-governing, with its own board of directors making decisions
- * The island is a self-governing territory, with its own local government
- * The community is self-governing, with its own rules and regulations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dependent
controlled
regulated
restricted
governed
managed
administered
directed
supervised
monitored
subordinate
subject
obedient
compliant
submissive
non-autonomous
centralized
authoritarian
dictatorial
oppressive
tyrannical
dominant
ruling
commanding
controlling