self-government

noun
UK: /ˌselfˈɡʌvərnmənt/
US: /ˌselfˈɡʌvərnmənt/

  1. The control of a country or organization by its own people.

    1. The school practices student self-government.
    2. Advocates of self-government believe that local communities should decide their own policies.

  2. The ability to control your own behavior.

    1. Children need to learn self-government and discipline.
    2. Successful dieting requires a high degree of self-government to resist tempting foods.

Synonyms

autonomy independence self-rule self-determination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-government" in English means: The control of a country or organization by its own people., The ability to control your own behavior..

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

Synonyms for "self-government": autonomy, independence, self-rule, self-determination.

Example usage of "self-government": "The school practices student self-government.". More examples on the page.