self-ruling
|self-rul-ing|
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈruːlɪŋ/
(self-rule)
independent governance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-ruling' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'rule', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'rule' means to govern or control.
Historical Evolution
'self-rule' transformed into the adjective 'self-ruling' to describe the quality of being able to govern oneself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to govern oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to govern oneself independently.
The self-ruling nation celebrated its independence day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41