Definitions for semi-independent

semi-independent sem·i-in·de·pend·ent

Spelling: [sem-ee-in-di-pen-duh nt]
IPA: /ˌsɛm iˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt/

Semi-Independent is a 16 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 640 anagrams from letters in semi-independent (-ddeeeeiimnnnpst).

Definitions for semi-independent

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.

Origin of semi-independent

First recorded in 1855-60

Examples for semi-independent

They wanted a consolidated empire, ruled from London, rather than a loose federation of semi-independent states.

Its attachment to the cart was, so to speak, partial; therefore it possessed a semi-independent motion which was perplexing.

Each was run as a semi-independent entity, preserving stylistic and technological independence.

Another legion was sent to the East; and the semi-independent princes and dynasts were exhorted to support Corbulo with zeal.

Baffled in this, he returned to his semi-independent conspiracy at home.

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

The town was ruled by a semi-independent Kurdish bey as late as 1836.

Thus this professed enemy of republican principles became the head of a semi-independent little republic.

The hilly frontier separates the delta of British Orissa from the semi-independent tributary states.

I remember in 1887 that I went up into a semi-independent state to see the prince.

Word Value for semi-independent
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6

Words with friends

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