🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

स्वशासन

Pronunciation / Transliteration: svashasan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Self-Governance/ˈsɛlfˈɡʌv.ən.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"समुदाय ने अपने मामलों का प्रबंधन करने के लिए स्वशासन की मांग की।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability or right of a group or individual to govern themselves without external interference.

    "The community sought self-governance to make decisions that best suited their needs."
  2. 2

    A system of governance where the governing body is elected or appointed by the people it serves.

    "Self-governance is essential for democratic societies to function effectively."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'self-governance' is derived from the combination of 'self', originating from Old English 'seolf', meaning 'one's own', and 'governance', which comes from the Latin 'gubernare', meaning 'to steer or direct'. The concept has evolved over centuries to encompass the idea of individuals or groups managing their own affairs without external control.

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