semi-independent

[ sem-ee-in-di-pen-duh nt ]

/ ˌsɛm iˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /

adjective

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

Origin of semi-independent

First recorded in 1855–60

OTHER WORDS FROM semi-independent

sem·i-in·de·pend·ent·ly, adverb

Words nearby semi-independent

semi, semi-, semi-abstract, semi-bantu, semi-closed anesthesia, semi-independent, semi-open anesthesia, semiamateur, semiannual, semiaquatic, semiarch

Example sentences from the Web for semi-independent

Instead, Scroppo said, “I based the [categorization of] semi-independent status on the test that I administered to him.”

One Breakdown Can Mean Losing Your Kid Forever |ProPublica |May 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Each was run as a semi-independent entity, preserving stylistic and technological independence.

R.I.P., GM |Stephen Miller |May 31, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
However, the semi-independent princes of Piedmont deposed him, and caused him to be put to death.

Rule of the Monk |Giuseppe Garibaldi
Another legion was sent to the East; and the semi-independent princes and dynasts were exhorted to support Corbulo with zeal.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia |George Rawlinson

A similar change came about in Flanders, where the semi-independent towns came under the control of the dukes of Burgundy.

An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England |Edward Potts Cheyney
Thus this professed enemy of republican principles became the head of a semi-independent little republic.

Give Me Liberty |Thomas J. Wertenbaker
It was said that Wyatt had built up for himself a semi-independent command, and was becoming a great scourge.

The Scouts of the Valley |Joseph A. Altsheler