self-government

The school's student council is a form of self-government that allows students to make decisions about events.

用法提示：句中'self-government'作为名词，表示‘自治’，指学生自己管理自己的事务。

After years of foreign rule, the country finally achieved self-government and held its first election.

用法提示：句中'self-government'作为名词，表示‘自治’，指国家由本国人民自己管理。

The neighborhood association promotes self-government by letting residents vote on community projects.

用法提示：句中'self-government'作为名词，表示‘自治’，指居民自己管理社区事务。