Definition of self-determination in US English: self-determination
noun 1 The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.
‘the changes cannot be made until the country's right to self-determination is recognized’
More example sentences
‘Autonomy and self-determination are still little more than ideals that can inspire.’ ‘Many people with whom he spoke in the provinces had expressed a desire for self-determination and perhaps autonomy.’ ‘Broadly speaking, they see their struggle as part of the still unfulfilled quest for self-determination and for genuine sovereignty.’ ‘The right of national self-determination implied by full recognition will be hard for them to accept.’ ‘Many people from across the spectrum sacrificed for the goal of self-determination and the independence of Namibia.’ ‘What they recognize is the struggle of our people for self-determination.’ ‘What meaning can democracy have if it is unaccompanied by self-determination and sovereignty?’ ‘They would do better to remind their friends that there can be no democracy without genuine sovereignty and self-determination.’ ‘The demand for the right to self-determination, or even independence, must not only be made for negative reasons.’ ‘Aboriginal sovereignty and self-determination are key ideas for you.’ ‘For international politics, popular sovereignty implied both national sovereignty and self-determination.’ ‘In the process, there will be little scope for the exercise of freedom, civil rights and self-determination.’ Synonyms
autonomy , independence, self-government, self-rule, home rule, self-legislation, non-alignment, freedom
View synonyms 1.1 The process by which a person controls their own life.
Example sentences
‘We have evolved a fantasy of self-determination that seems to have put fate out of business.’ ‘It is in the exercise of self-determination that we maintain some control over, and take responsibility for, our lives and for what we will become.’ ‘To me, the exciting element that unites all these stories is autonomy and self-determination.’ ‘We support the development of the human potential and individual self-determination.’ ‘Autonomy is about self-determination, being free from external influences and governed by one's own mind.’ ‘The concepts inherent in this right are the bedrock upon which the principles of self-determination and individual autonomy are based.’ ‘According to the right of self-determination, it is their own decision.’ ‘They are playful, bold and value their freedom and sense of self-determination.’ ‘Have you not been confusing Christian freedom with careless and reckless self-determination?’ Pronunciation self-determination /ˈˌsɛlf dəˌtərməˈneɪʃən/