semi-independent

[ sem-ee-in-di-pen-duhnt ]

adjective

1. (of a political entity) having substantial self-government in regard to local matters but subordinate in such external matters as foreign policy; semiautonomous.

Other Words From

• semi-inde·pendent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of semi-independent¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

By Monday morning, the Israel Defense Forces announced it would launch an investigation into the "circumstances of the deaths of civilians in the area of the strike," under the auspices of a semi-independent fact-finding body.

From Salon

As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.

From Seattle Times

As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories that are part of the Danish Realm and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.

From Washington Times

Greenland is a semi-independent territory that is part of the Danish realm, as are the Faeroe Islands.

From Washington Times

Greenland is a semi-independent territory that is part of the Danish realm, as are the Faeroe Islands.

From Seattle Times