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self-governing territory

[/sɛlf ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ ˈtɛrɪtɔːri/]
nounpl: self-governing territories
território autônomo
1. A geographic region that has the power to govern itself and make its own laws, while maintaining some level of connection to a larger state or international body
Puerto Rico is a self-governing territory of the United States with its own local government.
Porto Rico é um território autônomo dos Estados Unidos com seu próprio governo local.
2. An administrative division with significant autonomy in internal affairs but limited sovereignty in foreign policy
The self-governing territory negotiated trade agreements with the oversight of the central government.
O território autônomo negociou acordos comerciais sob a supervisão do governo central.
Synonyms
autonomous territoryself-administered territoryautonomous region
Antonyms
dependent territorycolonyprotectorate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território autônomo
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese legal and political contexts
Portugal
território autónomo
Portuguese spelling variant; also used in African Portuguese-speaking countries
General
região autogovernable
Alternative term emphasizing self-governance capability

Related Idioms & Phrases

to grant autonomy
territorial integrity
devolution of powers
local self-determination
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