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SELF-DETERMINATION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word self-determination. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word self-determination. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SELF-DETERMINATION

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self-rule
nounn
noun

• government of a political unit by its own people

autonomy
nounn
noun

• immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

• personal independence

freedom
nounn
noun

• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

• immunity from an obligation or duty

independence
nounn
noun

• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail

• freedom from control or influence of another or others

• the successful ending of the American Revolution

liberation
nounn
noun

• the act of liberating someone or something

• the attempt to achieve equal rights or status

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

sovereignty
nounn
noun

• government free from external control

• royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

• the authority of a state to govern another state

self-government
nounn
noun

• government of a political unit by its own people

Best Hypernyms For SELF-DETERMINATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for self-determination, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
autonomy discretion freedom independence liberty self-government self-reliance self-rule sovereignty
Phrases (1)
free will

Alternatives for SELF-RULE

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