home rule

NOUN

self-government

Synonyms

STRONGEST

self-determination self-rule

WEAK

autarchy autonomy independence self-direction

Example Sentences

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But Denmark granted it home rule in 1979, and its 57,000 inhabitants retain the right to vote for independence.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, and then became a county of Denmark, before gaining home rule in 1979.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

They had no choice but to pursue home rule, even at risk of fracturing or destroying their own party.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2024

Serrott agreed, finding that the law was only designed to prevent cities from exercising home rule.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

If we can stand up to the fleet, then we can secure home rule, the first in the Americas.

From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas