Gwynedd

Example:In contrast to the old kingdom of Gwynedd, countries like the United States are republics, with elected leaders rather than hereditary rulers.

Definition:A state or nation that is governed by the people or their elected representatives and is typically not ruled by a single monarch.

Example:Unlike the autonomous status of Gwynedd, some regions have been integrated into larger administrative divisions, losing their former county status.

Definition:A term that would imply a governance structure without autonomy, which is not applicable in the context of Gwynedd, a formerly semi-autonomous region within Wales.