self-governing

adjective
UK: /ˌselfˈɡʌvənɪŋ/
US: /ˌselfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/

  1. Able to control itself; independent.

    1. The school is mostly self-governing now.
    2. The residents wanted their community to become fully self-governing.

  2. Relating to a country, region, or organization that controls its own affairs.

    1. The island is a self-governing territory.
    2. We aim to become a more self-governing and responsible organization in the near future.

Synonyms

autonomous independent self-ruling sovereign

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-governing" in English means: Able to control itself; independent., Relating to a country, region, or organization that controls its own affairs..

The phonetic transcription of "self-governing" is /ˌselfˈɡʌvənɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌselfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-governing": autonomous, independent, self-ruling, sovereign.

Example usage of "self-governing": "The school is mostly self-governing now.". More examples on the page.