self-rule
ˈsɛlfˌruːl
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Definition of self-rule - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

autonomypeople in a group make their own rules and decisions
  • The region demanded self-rule from the central government.
  • The tribe achieved self-rule after years of negotiation.
  • Self-rule allowed the islanders to govern themselves.
autonomy self-government
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Origin of self-rule

English, self (oneself) + rule (govern)

Terms with self-rule included in their meaning

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self-rule
movement advocating for national sovereignty
politics
related to a system of self-rule
state power
full independence, self-rule, supreme authority over a country
self-governance
colony governed by a charter with self-rule
activist bloc
organization seeking Europe unity, self-rule, freedom from supposed dangers
GZARacr.
acr: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
special area in China with self-rule
politics
organized group seeking political independence or self-rule for a nation
politics
country that has recently become self-governing after rule by another power

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  1. French:autonomie, ...
  2. German:Selbstbestimmung, ...
  3. Italian:autogoverno, ...
  4. Spanish:autonomía, ...
  5. Portuguese:autonomia, ...
  6. Chinese:自治权, ...
  7. Japanese:自治, ...
  8. Arabic:الحُكْم الذَّاتِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁלְטוֹן עַצְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:самоуправление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:самоврядування, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वशासन, ...

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