1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the United States officially recognizes 18 as the age at which someone is entitled to self-determination
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as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
rebels fighting for the territory's self-determination
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Recent Examples of self-determination
The legacy of Susan and Mindy through this film, their dauntless self-determination and inspired leap of faith continues to burn brightly as a beacon of intent and purpose.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
As voters in a republic who are supposed exercise self-determination, that's on us.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
People were expressing a desire for white self-determination.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
These lessons also gave them awareness and knowledge of the media’s influence in shaping realities, the dangers of miseducation, and the ways misinformation could undermine Black self-determination.
—Mickell Carter / Made By History, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
As voters in a republic who are supposed exercise self-determination, that's on us.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
People were expressing a desire for white self-determination.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
These lessons also gave them awareness and knowledge of the media’s influence in shaping realities, the dangers of miseducation, and the ways misinformation could undermine Black self-determination.
—Mickell Carter / Made By History, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-determination
Noun
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This in and of itself seems standard fare for a business choice like this.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Although that stretch of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré has been plagued by disruptions, due to its proximity to the Élysée presidential palace, the designer is confident in her choice.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Higher levels of autonomy bring the expectation of revenue streams with fatter profit margins, greater flexibility for drivers and safer transportation.—
Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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President Trump celebrated our military, our sovereignty, our heroes, and a young child battling terminal cancer—symbols of the strength and resilience that define this nation.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Emerging technologies like generative AI are powerfully transformative but demand resilient infrastructure capable of adapting to the evolving data sovereignty landscape.—
Hans Dekkers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Oversight Commission are also going to the city’s Police Department for review and investigation, previously raising questions about the true independence of the commission.—
Destiny Torres,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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The foreign minister went on to argue that Iran has pursued a different path—one of self-reliance and strategic independence.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Other democracies will no longer see the United States as a reliable partner in protecting freedom and peace.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Self-determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-determination. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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