Abstentious
Abstentious adjective - Given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Usage example: abstentious by nature, she eats only to satisfy actual hunger—never just for the sake of eating
Self-governed and abstentious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-governed" instead an adjective "Abstentious".
Nearby Word: abstention
Self-governed
Self-governed adjective - Not being under the rule or control of another.
Abstentious and self-governed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstentious" instead an adjective phrase "Self-governed".
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