self-governing
- a word derived from self-governed.
- a word derived from self-government.
Example Sentences
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All these paths to influencing the Constitution are vital to our ability to function as a self-governing republic of equal citizens.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Faroes, a self-governing nation in the Kingdom of Denmark, are home to some 54,000 people while Shetland has a population of around 23,000.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Caribbean island exists as a self-governing entity within the Kingdom of Netherlands and Dutch royalty King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were in the stands to watch Dick Advocaat's side pull off this unexpected draw.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Taiwan and China’s claims on the self-governing island didn’t come up the last time Trump and Xi met in South Korea, U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
In politics, much has been made of the rise of monarchies at the expense of formerly self-governing city-states throughout the Greek world.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
