self-governing
/ˌsɛlfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
self · gov · ern · ing
ˌsɛlf · ˈɡʌv · ər · nɪŋ
English Definition
adj. having the right or power to govern oneself
Significado en Español
autónomo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “self-governing”:
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A
dependent
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B
controlled
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C
autonomous
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D
subordinate
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C — autonomous.
“self-governing” means adj. having the right or power to govern oneself
Common questions about “self-governing”
What does “self-governing” mean?
self-governing — adj. having the right or power to govern oneself. In Chinese: 自治的.
How do you pronounce “self-governing”?
self-governing is pronounced /ˌsɛlfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: self · gov · ern · ing.
Is “self-governing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. self-governing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
