self-government
Americannoun
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control of the government of a state, community, or other body by its own members; democratic government.
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the condition of being self-governed.
noun
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the government of a country, nation, etc, by its own people
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the state of being self-controlled
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an archaic term for self-control
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of self-government
First recorded in 1725–35
Vocabulary lists containing self-government
The American Revolution - Introductory
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The American Revolution - Middle School and High School
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History of India - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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But that’s not the only point: perhaps its most important mission is to prepare citizens for the monumentally important - and difficult - task of self government.
From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2018
However, the first minister insisted her party was about self government and was not insular.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2017
In the 1990s under President Yeltsin there was more self government of regions.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2014
“Parliamentary decisions about taxing and spending are a central element of democratic self government under the constitution,” Andreas Vosskuhl, president of the court said in the ruling.
From BusinessWeek • Sep. 7, 2011
We have expanded by acquisition of new possessions which Congress organized under the direct control of the "Federal Government," but giving them limited powers of self government, through legislation of their own.
From Citizenship A Manual for Voters by Cromwell, Emma Guy
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