NON-SELF-GOVERNING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

non-self-governing

adjective

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Recent Examples of non-self-governing The French overseas territory of New Caledonia, which is on the UN list of non-self-governing territories, is a vital component of global energy flows and French industrial strategy. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 With these layers of oversight, trusteeships are designed to benefit the inhabitants of non-self-governing territories. — Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2024

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Autofocus has been upgraded too, and subject detection now recognizes birds as well as people and animals.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Around 2018, the company began developing a specialized algorithm to scan content and hired subject-matter experts to help shape it.

— Austin Elias-de Jesus, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of subject

Adjective

Court paperwork shows Flowers has been charged with identity theft, access device fraud and financial exploitation of an older or care-dependent person.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Eisenkot has previously expressed opposition to including Ra'am in his coalition, while Netanyahu has warned against any government dependent on Arab parties.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dependent

Adjective

Military commanders, engineers, physicians, merchants, and administrators from conquered peoples could enter imperial service, demonstrating a level of social mobility uncommon in contemporary states.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Here the artists sew a conquered woman holding her child’s hand, begging for humanity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conquered

Adjective

Burnout now consumes American physicians, who are overworked, nonautonomous and adrift without help.

— Aaron Rothstein, wsj.com, 3 Apr. 2023
The absence of access for nonautonomous conferences like the American Athletic Conference has also been a point of contention.

— Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 14 May 2021

Definition of nonautonomous

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