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

non-self-governing

adjective

as in subject

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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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Before launching his career as a film and TV actor, Gortner was the subject and willing participant in the groundbreaking, Oscar-winning 1972 documentary Marjoe.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Agencies still stay essential by bringing strategy, an objective outside perspective and subject expertise—ensuring every asset is relevant, on-brand and right for its context and timing.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of subject

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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

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