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autonomy
[ aw-ton-uh-mee ]
noun
- 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.
autonomy
/ ɔːˈɒəɪ /
noun
- 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 laws See also categorical imperative
- the state in which one's actions are autonomous
Derived Forms
- ˈٴDzԴdz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ٴDzo· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of autonomy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of autonomy1
Example Sentences
Beijing and Hong Kong authorities argue the law is necessary to maintain stability and deny it has weakened autonomy.
Ms Kinkead said May marked the beginning of "a certain degree of autonomy for women".
The story touches on matters of body image and sexual autonomy within their community of immigrant women, who are often shown toiling inside a garment factory amid the sweltering summer heat of 1987.
Relational identity allows both sides to preserve their autonomy but also work within their shared space, an achievement of both fluidity and fixedness.
But whatever autonomy the young man can re-assert seems futile in the face of the Israeli occupation that hinders any sense of normalcy.
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