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self-govern

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/ˈsɛlf ˈɡʌvərn/ · self-gov-ern

To govern or lead oneself without external control.

politics social philosophy law

Meanings

verbformal

To govern or lead oneself without external control.

بغیر کسی بیرونی کنٹرول کے خود کو حکمرانی یا قیادت کرنا۔

خود حکمرانی

khud hukmarani

Synonyms

self-rule self-control autonomyخود مختاریخود کنٹرولآزادی

Antonyms

subjugate control dominateغیرت کے زیرقابوغیر کنٹرول

Common Collocations

self-governance
self-governing entity
self-governing community

Example Sentences

Many communities strive to self-govern effectively.

بہت سی کمیونٹیز مؤثر طور پر خود حکمرانی کرنے کی کوشش کرتی ہیں۔

Bohat si communities mo'asar tor par khud hukmarani karne ki koshish karti hain.

A country that self-governs can enjoy true freedom.

جو ملک خود حکمرانی کرتا ہے وہ حقیقی آزادی لے سکتا ہے۔

Jo mulk khud hukmarani karta hai woh haqeeqi azaadi le sakta hai.

Self-governing regions are often more stable.

خود حکمرانی کرنے والے علاقے زیادہ مستحکم ہوتے ہیں۔

Khud hukmarani karne wale ilaqe zyada mustahkam hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

self-governance:Self-govern refers to the action, while self-governance is the system or principle of governing oneself.

govern:To govern is to rule over others, whereas self-govern is to rule oneself.

Word Family

self-governance

nounخود حکمرانی

governor

nounحاکم

💡 Memory Tip

Think of governing oneself like being the captain of your own ship.

Imagine steering a ship through clear waters, representing independence and self-direction.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + govern" — to control or regulate oneself

First known use: 19th century

The term combines 'self,' implying autonomy, and 'govern,' from Latin 'gubernare', meaning to steer or direct.