self-governed
Americanadjective
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governed by itself or having self-government, as a state or community; independent.
- Synonyms:
- autonomous
- Antonyms:
- dependent
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self-regulating; self-determining.
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exercising self-restraint or self-control.
Other Word Forms
- nonself-governing adjective
- self-governing adjective
Etymology
Origin of self-governed
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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"We're very clear about where we cooperate, where we differ," he said, adding that Chinese claims over self-governed Taiwan and Hong Kong's jailed pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai came up in "broad discussions".
From BBC
For weeks, China and Japan have been engaged in a diplomatic row over the former's claim on self-governed Taiwan, which puts Seoul, a key regional power, in an awkward spot.
From BBC
As for China, President Xi Jinping has made few outright threats against the self-governed island of Taiwan recently.
From BBC
Its capital Nuuk is self-governed, but relies on Copenhagen for management of currency, foreign relations and defence - as well as substantial subsidies.
From BBC
He said Japan was closely monitoring developments on self-governed Taiwan as well.
From Seattle Times
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