Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-government

/sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚnmənt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.08 in modern English

Syllables: self---gov-ern-ment
IPA: /sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚnmənt/

23

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.

Uncountable

noun

Personal self-control.

Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The radical party agitated for the region to secede from the confederation and establish self-government."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English government English self-government From self- + government.

Usage

Synonyms

self-governance self-rule self-determination

Rhymes With

nongovernment misgovernment

Questions

How do you pronounce self-government?: The recorded pronunciation is /sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚnmənt/.
What does self-government mean?: The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.
Where does self-government come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English government English self-government From self- + government.

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