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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"
    • 2. (in Kantian moral philosophy) the capacity of an agent to act in accordance with objective morality rather than under the influence of desires.

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

    Autonomy is the right of a group or person to be independent and govern themselves. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of autonomy with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

    Autonomy is the quality or state of being self-governing, especially the right of self-government. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.

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

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

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

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

    Autonomy is the freedom to govern oneself or make one's own decisions without being controlled by others. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as politics, with synonyms and pronunciation tips.

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

    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."

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

    Autonomy is the control or government of a country, organization, or group by itself rather than by others, or the ability to make one's own decisions. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of autonomy in different contexts.