home rule

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhoʊm ˈruːl/

Definition

Government of a region or territory by its own inhabitants rather than by a central or external authority.

Examples

• The movement for home rule gained significant momentum throughout the late nineteenth century.

• Many citizens believed that home rule would lead to more efficient and responsive local governance.

• The proposed legislation aimed to grant the province a greater degree of home rule.

Synonyms of home rule

Words with a similar meaning to home rule:

• self-government
• autonomy
• sovereignty

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