iseseisvamad

Iseseisvamad is Estonian an adjective in the comparative degree meaning “more independent” or “more autonomous.” It is formed from the base adjective iseseisev (independent, self-governing) and is used to describe multiple subjects that have a higher level of autonomy than others. The form is typically employed with plural nouns in the nominative case, for example: need iseseisvamad riigid (these more independent states) or iseseisvamad piirkonnad (more autonomous regions).

In usage, iseseisvamad expresses a relative degree of autonomy rather than absolute independence. It is common in political, administrative, and sociological discourse when comparing levels of self-government, local autonomy, or constitutional arrangements among regions, states, or authorities. The term often appears in academic writing, policy discussions, and journalistic descriptions of governance.

Related concepts include iseseisvus (independence) as a noun referring to a state of being independent, and iseseisvust (genitive/partitive forms related to independence). The comparative form iseseisvamad is one step in a broader pattern of Estonian adjective comparison, where adjectives evolve to express varying degrees of a quality across multiple subjects.

Notes on grammar: iseseisev serves as the positive form; iseseisvamad is the plural comparative form used with plural subjects. The exact inflection will align with Estonian grammar rules for number and case in any given sentence.