self-governed

self-gov·erned

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self guhv-ern]
- /sɛlf ˈgʌv ərn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self guhv-ern]
- /sɛlf ˈgʌv ərn/

Definitions of self-governed word

adjective self-governed governed by itself or having self-government, as a state or community; independent. 1
adjective self-governed self-regulating; self-determining. 1
adjective self-governed exercising self-restraint or self-control. 1
adjective self-governed autonomous 1

See all 4 definitions of self-governed

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Origin of self-governed

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10

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Parts of speech for Self-governed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-governed

self-governed popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for self-governed

adj self-governed

monarchal — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
monarchial — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.

adjective self-governed

directing — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.

All 3 Synonyms of self-governed

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