Self-governed and Subordinate

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Self-governed adjective - Not being under the rule or control of another.

Usage example: far beyond the reach of civil or military authorities, the settlers on the frontier were essentially self-governed

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Subordinate is an antonym for self-governed in dominant topic.

Subordinate adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

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Self-governed is an antonym for subordinate.

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