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self–governing
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self–governing
(adjective)
self–governing
/ˌsɛlf
ˈ
gʌvɚnɪŋ/
adjective
self–governing
/ˌsɛlf
ˈ
gʌvɚnɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–GOVERNING
:
controlled or ruled by its own members
:
having self-government
a
self-governing
territory/body
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