Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-rule
noun
/ˈsɛlf ruːl/
Definition
The right or ability of a group to govern itself independently.
Examples
- The region was granted self-rule after a long struggle for independence.
- Many countries advocate for self-rule as a fundamental democratic principle.
- The community aims to achieve self-rule by establishing local governance.
Meaning
Self-rule refers to the concept where a community or nation has the authority to manage its own affairs without external control.
Synonyms
- autonomy
- independence
- self-government
- sovereignty
- self-determination
