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self-determination

/ˌself dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण सेल्फ़ डिटर्मिनेशन

आत्मनिर्णय (का अधिकार)

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the right of a people or nation to decide for itself what kind of government it will have and whether it will be independent of another country

    आत्मनिर्णय (का अधिकार)

    • Many colonies demanded self-determination after the Second World War.
    • The principle of self-determination is mentioned in the UN Charter.

    Synonyms independence autonomy

  2. 2

    [U]

    the right or ability of a person to make their own decisions without being controlled by others

    स्व-निर्णय, अपने फ़ैसले स्वयं लेने का अधिकार

    • Radhika values her self-determination and plans her career on her own.
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

independence autonomy

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General knowledge

Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations refers to respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples.

Charter of the United Nations के Article 1 में समान अधिकारों और लोगों के आत्मनिर्णय के सिद्धांत के सम्मान का उल्लेख है।