semi-independent

[ sem-ee-in-di-pen-duhnt ]

/ ˌsɛm iˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /

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adjective

(of a political entity) having substantial self-government in regard to local matters but subordinate in such external matters as foreign policy; semiautonomous.

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Origin of semi-independent

First recorded in 1855–60

OTHER WORDS FROM semi-independent

sem·i-in·de·pend·ent·ly, adverb

Words nearby semi-independent

semigroup, semih., semihard, semihardy, semiheavy water, semi-independent, semiliquid, semiliterate, Sémillon, semilogarithmic, semilunar

How to use semi-independent in a sentence

The Independent, quoted the duo as saying “we have some offers but we cannot say anything at the moment.”
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Here they are semi-touching at a grocery store; she likes kombucha.
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The issue polls well among Democratic, Republican, and independent voters.
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For the last nine years, they have battled secular Baluch nationalists who would like to see an independent Baluchistan.
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I am reminded of the story of Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent, VT) walking along the shores of Lake Champlain.
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So far Murat had always held subordinate commands; his great ambition was to become the commander-in-chief of an independent army.
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In a strict sense, of course, no child's drawing is absolutely spontaneous and independent of external stimulus and guidance.
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Many persons impede their execution by not keeping the thumb independent enough of the rest of the hand.
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While the majority pulled in one way there was an active minority that wished the Nana to set up an independent kingdom.
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Divine Providence is about to place independence within our reach, in a manner most acceptable to a free and independent people.
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