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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSelf-determination
/ˌsɛlf.dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process by which a person or group controls their own life and makes their own choices.
"The community's self-determination led to the establishment of its own governance." - 2
The right of a people to determine their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
"Self-determination is a fundamental principle in international law."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English prefix 'self-' combined with 'determination', originating from Middle English 'determinacion' via Old French from Latin 'determinatio'. The compound gained widespread political and philosophical currency in the 20th century, particularly through international law and the principle of sovereign autonomy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Self-determination" is said worldwide
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autodétermination
Transliteration: o-to-day-ter-mi-na-syon
"L'autodétermination est essentielle pour le développement d'une nation."
Selbstbestimmung
Transliteration: zelbst-beh-shtim-mung
"Die Selbstbestimmung ist ein grundlegendes Menschenrecht."
autodeterminazione
Transliteration: au-to-de-ter-mi-na-tsyo-ne
"L'autodeterminazione è un diritto fondamentale."
autodeterminación
Transliteration: au-to-de-ter-mi-na-syon
"La autodeterminación es clave para el desarrollo de un pueblo."
autodeterminação
Transliteration: au-to-de-ter-mi-na-sao
"A autodeterminação é um direito humano fundamental."
स्वायत्तता
Transliteration: svaayattata
"स्वायत्तता एक महत्वपूर्ण अधिकार है।"
自决
Transliteration: zì jué
"自决是国家发展的重要原则。"
자결
Transliteration: ja-gyeol
"자결권은 국제법의 기본 원칙입니다."
自己決定
Transliteration: jiko kettei
"自己決定は重要な人権です。"
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