self-governance
intermediateB2/sɛlfˈɡʌvərnəns/ · self-gov-er-nance
The ability or right of a group to govern themselves or manage their own affairs.
Meanings
The ability or right of a group to govern themselves or manage their own affairs.
کسی گروہ کا خود انتظام کرنے یا اپنے معاملات کو سنبھالنے کی صلاحیت یا حق۔
خود انتظامی
khud intezami
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Common Collocations
- community self-governance
- self-governance model
- self-governance rights
Example Sentences
Self-governance is essential for a community to thrive.
خود انتظامی ایک کمیونٹی کے پھلنے پھولنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Khud intezami aik community ke phulne phoolne ke liye zaroori hai.
Many nations advocate for self-governance for indigenous people.
بہت سے ممالک مقامی لوگوں کی خود انتظامی کے حق کی وکالت کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se mulk maqami logon ki khud intezami ke haq ki wakalat karte hain.
The principle of self-governance allows people to take charge of their own lives.
خود انتظامی کا اصول لوگوں کو اپنی زندگیوں کے معاملات سنبھالنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔
Khud intezami ka usool logon ko apni zindagiyon ke maamlat sambhalne ki ijaazat deta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' as in personal, and 'governance' as managing the rules – it’s all about managing for yourself.
Picture a group of people making their own rules and decisions in a peaceful setting.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر انسان کو اپنا ہے جینے کا حق، خود مختاری کی یہ خوبصورت بات ہے۔
Har insaan ko apna hai jeene ka haq, khud mukhtari ki yeh khoobsurat baat hai.
Every human has the right to live their way; this beautiful idea of self-governance.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی بکریوں کے گلے میں خود چلنا ہے۔
Apni bakriyon ke galay mein khud chalna hai.
One must lead their own flock.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-govern" — to govern oneself or manage one's own affairs
First known use: 20th century
The term 'self-governance' has evolved in political contexts, primarily reflecting the notion of autonomy and the right of a group or individual to direct their own governance without external control.