self-govern
self-govern · self-governs · self-governed · self-governing
To govern autonomously, without the overseeing of another governing bodyTo govern autonomously, without the overseeing of another governing body.
US/sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚn/
Meaning
1 sensesTo govern autonomously, without the overseeing of another governing body.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From self- + govern.From self- + govern.
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Forms
self-governs, self-governing, self-governed, self-governed| Base form | self-govern · to self-govern |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | self-governs |
| Present participle | self-governing |
| Past simple | self-governed |
| Past participle | self-governed |
regular · Lesson
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle