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self-governing

/ˌsɛlfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
self · gov · ern · ing ˌsɛlf · ˈɡʌv · ər · nɪŋ
English Definition
adj. having the right or power to govern oneself
中文释义
自治的
Significado en Español
autónomo
한국어 뜻
자치의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự trị
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Example Sentence

The island became a self-governing territory.

这座岛屿成为了一个自治领土。

Synonyms
autonomous independent self-ruling
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “self-governing”:

  1. A dependent
  2. B controlled
  3. C autonomous
  4. D subordinate
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C — autonomous. “self-governing” means adj. having the right or power to govern oneself

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After the long war, the colony became a proud, ______ nation.

  1. A dependent
  2. B controlled
  3. C ruled
  4. D self-governing
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D — self-governing. “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.

How do you use “self-governing” in a sentence?

The island became a self-governing territory. (这座岛屿成为了一个自治领土。)

What are synonyms for “self-governing”?

autonomous, independent, self-ruling — all close in meaning to self-governing (adj. having the right or power to govern oneself).

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.

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