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self–governed
adjective self–gov·erned \-ˈgə-vərnd\
Definition of SELF-GOVERNED
1
: not influenced or controlled by others
2
: exercising self-control
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First Known Use of SELF-GOVERNED
1709
Related to SELF-GOVERNED
- Synonyms
- autonomous, freestanding, independent, self-governed, self-governing, self-ruling, separate, sovereign (also sovran)
- Antonyms
- dependent, nonautonomous, non-self-governing, subject, unfree
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