autonomy
[ aw-ton-uh-mee ]
/ ɔˈtɒn ə mi /
noun, plural au·ton·o·mies.
independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the individual.
the condition of being autonomous; self-government or the right of self-government: The rebels demanded autonomy from Spain.
a self-governing community.
Origin of autonomy
OTHER WORDS FROM autonomy
au·ton·o·mist, nounWords nearby autonomy
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British Dictionary definitions for autonomy
autonomy
/ (ɔːˈtɒnəmɪ) /
noun plural -mies
the right or state of self-government, esp when limited
a state, community, or individual possessing autonomy
freedom to determine one's own actions, behaviour, etc
philosophy
- the doctrine that the individual human will is or ought to be governed only by its own principles and lawsSee also categorical imperative
- the state in which one's actions are autonomous
Derived forms of autonomy
autonomist, nounWord Origin for autonomy
C17: from Greek
autonomia freedom to live by one's own laws; see
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