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.