self-determination

/'selfdi,tə:mi'neiʃn/
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self-determination

The community exercised its right to self-determination by voting on the new park design.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The process by which a person controls their own life: The ability or right to make your own choices and decisions without being controlled by others.
    • The process by which a country chooses its own government and political status: The right of a nation or people to govern itself independently.
Usage
  • As a noun: "Self-determination" is an uncountable noun. It is used to describe a fundamental principle or right.
    • Personal self-determination is a key aspect of adult life.
    • The treaty recognized the people's right to self-determination.
Examples
  • Personal autonomy:
    • The program aims to teach young adults skills for greater self-determination.
    • She fought for her self-determination against her family's wishes.
  • National/political autonomy:
    • The colony sought self-determination and independence.
    • The principle of national self-determination was central to the peace negotiations.
Advanced Usage
  • "Right to self-determination": A common phrase in international law and politics referring to the legal entitlement of peoples to freely determine their political status.
    • The United Nations Charter upholds the right to self-determination.
  • "Self-determination theory": A psychological theory of motivation and personality concerning people's innate growth tendencies.
    • The researcher's work is grounded in self-determination theory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-determining (adjective): Having the ability or right to determine one's own acts or states.
    • A self-determining individual.
    • A self-determining territory.
  • Determine (verb): To decide or settle conclusively.
  • Determination (noun): The quality of being resolute; firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
  • Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government; personal freedom.
  • Independence: Freedom from outside control or support.
  • Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority, especially of a state to govern itself.
Antonyms
  • Dependence: The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
  • Subjugation: The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
  • Compulsion: The action or state of forcing or being forced to do something.
Related Phrases
  • "Exercise self-determination": To actively use or implement one's right to choose.
    • The people were finally able to exercise their self-determination.
  • "Deny self-determination": To refuse or prevent the right to choose.
    • The occupying power was accused of denying the population self-determination.
self-determination

The community exercised its right to self-determination by voting on the new park design.

Noun
  1. determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion
  2. government of a political unit by its own people

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