Definitions

self-governed

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

ADJECTIVE

sovereign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute autonomous unlimited

STRONG

ascendant chief imperial independent principal royal ruling

WEAK

commanding directing effectual efficacious excellent guiding highest lofty majestic monarchal monarchial overbearing paramount predominant predominate preponderant prevalent regal regnant reigning supreme

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dependent limited restricted

STRONG

minor secondary subordinate unimportant

WEAK

inferior submissive subservient

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I can not call to mind when the thought of self, governed any of my father's actions.

From The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation by Nation, Carry Amelia

self-governed

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