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   autonomy

   /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

   noun

   • 1. the right or condition of self-government: "between the First and Second World Wars, Canada gained greater autonomy from Britain"
   • ▪ a self-governing country or region: "the national autonomies of the Russian Republic"
   • ▪ freedom from external control or influence; independence: "the courts enjoy a considerable degree of autonomy"
   • 2. (in Kantian moral philosophy) the capacity of an agent to act in accordance with objective morality rather than under the influence of desires.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Greek autonomia, from autonomos ‘having its own laws’, from autos ‘self’ + nomos ‘law’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. autonomist noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAUTONOMY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself: Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region. The universities want to preserve their autonomy from central government. the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › autonomyAutonomy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AUTONOMY is the quality or state of being self-governing; especially : the right of self-government. How to use autonomy in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › autonomyAUTONOMY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Autonomy definition: independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions. See examples of AUTONOMY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAUTONOMY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself: Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region. The universities want to preserve their autonomy from central government. the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › autonomyAutonomy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When a group wants to govern itself or a person wants to make independent decisions, they are looking for autonomy. Autonomy comes from the Greek roots auto meaning "self" and nomos meaning "custom" or "law."

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishautonomy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of autonomy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAUTONOMY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Autonomy is the control or government of a country, organization, or group by itself rather than by others. Activists stepped up their demands for local autonomy last month. Synonyms: independence, freedom, sovereignty, self-determination More Synonyms of autonomy. 2. uncountable noun.