Self-rule
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Self-rule is a noun meaning Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people.
Meaning
Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people.
Example Sentences
Britain resumed direct control of North Ireland after just nine weeks of self-rule.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned a security summit Friday that "Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow", as concerns grow that China could invade democratic, self-ruled Taiwan.
Only two years ago a group of Uighur dissidents were discovered in Xinjiang, planning a province-wide uprising against Chinese rule. The slogan they were using was, "We want self-rule. We don't want to be dominated."
Synonyms for self-rule
Depending on context, synonyms include self-government, self-determination.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-government, self-determination, national, legislative, autonomy, self-management.
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