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self-de·ter·mi·na·tion

self-determination

pronunciation:: self dih tuhr mih neI shn

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	the freedom to make decisions for oneself without external pressure or influence. similar words: independence, liberty
definition 2:	the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. With autonomy came self-determination for this small nation that had long been dominated by foreign powers. similar words: independence
related words:	autonomy, freedom, liberty, will
derivations:	self-determined (adj.), self-determining (adj.)

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