self-rule
|self/rule|
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈruːl/
independent governance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-rule' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'rule', where 'self' refers to one's own and 'rule' refers to governance or control.
Historical Evolution
'self-rule' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe the concept of a nation or region governing itself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'governance by oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the government of a country or region by its own people, especially after having been a colony.
India achieved self-rule in 1947.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45