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ungoverned

/ˌʌŋɡɒvənd/ adjective · British & US
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What does ungoverned mean?

adjective

Not controlled or regulated by a government or authority; uncontrolled or lawless.

Example

"The ungoverned areas of the country were plagued by crime and corruption."

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