36
democracy(noun, government)
22
self-determination(noun, relief, freedom, individuality, policy)
18
autonomy(noun, free, condition, relief, freedom)
17
independence(noun, free, condition, freedom, policy)
13
self-rule(noun, individuality, policy, independence, privilege)
11
liberty(noun, free, condition, relief, freedom)
10
sovereignty(noun, free, condition, relief, freedom)
8
home rule(noun, expression, idiom, relief, policy)
8
independency(noun, free, condition, freedom, individuality)
7
self-direction(noun, individuality, independence, privilege)
6
self-control(noun, control, resolve, command, determination)
6
self-reliance(noun, individuality, independence, privilege, autonomy)
5
discipline(noun, resolve, restraint, determination, firmness)
4
republic(noun, democracy)
4
restraint(noun, control, command, discipline, training)
4
self-governance
4
self-sufficiency(noun, individuality, independence, privilege, autonomy)
4
willpower(noun, control, resolve, determination, discipline)
3
autarchy(noun, relief, freedom, liberation, independence)
3
autocracy
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