1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the United States officially recognizes 18 as the age at which someone is entitled to self-determination
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as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
rebels fighting for the territory's self-determination
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Recent Examples of self-determination
Bodily autonomy, self-determination, and the right to privacy are centered in all of our movements, and books that consider these topics from trans masculine perspectives are few, but necessary.
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As Europe and the rest of the world looked away, the costs of failing to secure a durable peace in which both Israelis and Palestinians enjoy the right to self-determination became exorbitant.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
With the rising popularity of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which advocates self-determination and has ruled Taiwan since 2016, Beijing has grown more concerned about the island’s slow political drift.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 June 2025
The freed choose mortal struggle through self-determination, and in boardrooms, classrooms, and ballot boxes, that same choice presents itself.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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As Europe and the rest of the world looked away, the costs of failing to secure a durable peace in which both Israelis and Palestinians enjoy the right to self-determination became exorbitant.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
With the rising popularity of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which advocates self-determination and has ruled Taiwan since 2016, Beijing has grown more concerned about the island’s slow political drift.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 June 2025
The freed choose mortal struggle through self-determination, and in boardrooms, classrooms, and ballot boxes, that same choice presents itself.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-determination
Noun
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So even though Marian is talking with her about the option to marry for love or doing it because you’re supposed to, there’s not really a choice for Gladys.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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For example, a bouclé headboard is a great choice for a cozy feel.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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His campaign listed protecting Medicaid, reducing costs, not raising the national deficit, boosting small business growth and giving women autonomy over their health care decisions as McCann's other policy priorities.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Decentralized systems thrive on autonomy and adaptability.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Foster self-confidence and independence in your child.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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A little more than a week later, the Smithsonian asserts its independence and throws its support behind its secretary Lonnie G. Bunch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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In 18th-century slave-holding Brazil, Anna Borges fought for her freedom.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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The club have given me this bit of freedom to make a decision.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Self-determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-determination. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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