self–organization

noun self–or·ga·ni·za·tion \-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌȯrg-nə-\

Definition of SELF-ORGANIZATION

: organization of oneself or itself

: the act or process of forming or joining an organization (as a labor union)

1898

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