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

non-self-governing

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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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In addition, Russini’s work was seldom reliant on Vrabel as a source or subject.

— Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
But between two women of color, in this case the reporter and subject–both daughters of immigrants–articulation was unnecessary.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of subject

Adjective

Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Sanctioning that deal was always dependent on Liverpool being able to recruit a suitable replacement for the Netherlands international at an acceptable price.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 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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