self-governed
adjective
governed by itself or having self-government, as a state or community; independent.
self-governing
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a word derived from
self-governed.
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a word derived from
self-government.
self-governmentnouncontrol of the government of a state, community, or other body by its own members; democratic government.
Example Sentences
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The islands became a self-governing U.S. commonwealth, similar to Puerto Rico, and eligible residents gained U.S. citizenship.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
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 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
Indigenous peoples of what came to be called the Americas were citizens of self-governing nations.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
