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- [self rool]
- /sɛlf rul/
- /self ruːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self rool]
- /sɛlf rul/
Definitions of self-rule word
- noun self-rule a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. 1
- noun self-rule the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. 1
- noun self-rule the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception. 1
- noun self-rule control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator. 1
- noun self-rule tenure or conduct of reign or office: during the rule of George III. 1
- noun self-rule a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem. 1
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Origin of self-rule
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English riule, reule < Old French riule < Latin rēgula straight stick, pattern (see regula); (v.) Middle English riwlen, reulen, rewellen < Old French riuler, rieuler, ruler < Late Latin rēgulāre, derivative of rēgula
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Parts of speech for Self-rule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-rule popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for self-rule
noun self-rule
- autonomy — Autonomy is the ability to make your own decisions about what to do rather than being influenced by someone else or told what to do.
- home rule — self-government in local matters by a city, province, state, colony, or the like.
- independence — a city in W Missouri: starting point of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.
- nationalism — spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.
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