Meaning of the word self-governing in English

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self-governing

US /ˌselfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
UK /ˌselfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

having the right or power of self-government

Example:
The colony became a self-governing territory.
The indigenous community established a self-governing council.
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