self–governing

adjective self–gov·ern·ing \-ˈgə-vər-niŋ\

: controlled or ruled by its own members : having self-government

Full Definition of SELF-GOVERNING

: having control or rule over oneself; specifically : having self-government : autonomous

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1778

Synonyms: autonomous, freestanding, independent, self-governed, self-governing, self-ruling, separate, sovereign (also sovran)

SELF-GOVERNING Defined for Kids

adjective self–gov·ern·ing \ˈself-ˈgə-vər-niŋ\

: being governed by its own members or citizens <a self-governing island>

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