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self-governed

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


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For weeks, China and Japan have been engaged in a diplomatic row over the former's claim on self-governed Taiwan, which puts Seoul, a key regional power, in an awkward spot.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

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

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

The foreign secretary's visit is against a backdrop of continued calls by Argentina for the self-governed territory to be handed to Buenos Aires.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024

He was also able to conduct and tour with the Vienna Philharmonic, an elite, self-governed contingent of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Thus it will be seen that although nominally under monarchial rule, Norway is in reality self-governed.

From Foot-prints of Travel or, Journeyings in Many Lands by Ballou, Maturin Murray