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self-governed

[self-guhv-ernd, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈgʌv ərnd, ˈsɛlf- /


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The schools will establish self-governed student cadet corps programs similar to those of senior military colleges that offer rigorous military education and tactical training.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Returning from his Beijing summit with the Chinese leader, the president said that “nothing’s changed” in the U.S. policy toward the democratic, self-governed island.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Its capital Nuuk is self-governed, but relies on Copenhagen for management of currency, foreign relations and defence - as well as substantial subsidies.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025

He said Japan was closely monitoring developments on self-governed Taiwan as well.

From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024

Well it becomes the favorite of fortune, The royal arbitress of others' weal, The world's desire, and England's deity, Self-poised, self-governed, clear and firm to gaze Where others close their aching eyes, to dream.

From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Margaret Fuller


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