Self-governing and Subordinate

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

Usage example: she left home and became entirely self-governing and financially independent at the age of 18

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Subordinate is an antonym for self-governing.

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

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Self-governing is an antonym for subordinate.

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