Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-governing
adjective
/sɛlfˈɡʌv.ər.nɪŋ/
Definition
Having the ability to govern oneself or to administer one’s own affairs without external control.
Examples
- The island was declared a self-governing territory after many years of colonial rule.
- Self-governing organizations often have their own set of rules.
- She works in a self-governing team where everyone makes decisions together.
Meaning
The term refers to the capacity of an entity, such as a community or political body, to impose its own regulations and manage its own governance independently.
Synonyms
- autonomous
- independent
- self-directed
- sovereign
