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autonomy

[ aw-ton-uh-mee ]

noun

, plural au·ton·o·mies.
  1. independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions:

    the autonomy of the individual.

  2. the condition of being autonomous; self-government or the right of self-government:

    The rebels demanded autonomy from Spain.

  3. a self-governing community.


autonomy

/ ɔːˈtɒnəmɪ /

noun

  1. the right or state of self-government, esp when limited
  2. a state, community, or individual possessing autonomy
  3. freedom to determine one's own actions, behaviour, etc
  4. philosophy
    1. the doctrine that the individual human will is or ought to be governed only by its own principles and laws See also categorical imperative
    2. the state in which one's actions are autonomous


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Derived Forms

  • auˈtonomist, noun

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Other Words From

  • au·tono·mist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of autonomy1

First recorded in 1615–25; from Greek autonomía “independence,” equivalent to autónom(os) autonomous + -ia -y 3

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Word History and Origins

Origin of autonomy1

C17: from Greek autonomia freedom to live by one's own laws; see autonomous

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Example Sentences

The group has come under criticism from skeptics wary that its origins with Facebook make real autonomy from the company impossible.

We described three main ethical issues — fairness, autonomy and privacy.

Of three concerns — autonomy, fairness and privacy — privacy was the biggest worry among respondents.

One of the most striking things about imaginary companions, which are generally considered harmless, is, of course, their apparent autonomy.

So really, it’s about giving people autonomy to do their jobs while giving them the support they need to make sure that they’re not operating from a place of fear.

Islamic State brought “peace, autonomy, zero corruption, low crime-rate,” he Tweeted last month.

“Gardens can provide kids with disabilities a greater level of autonomy,” said Fried.

Liberal learning is said to prepare one for autonomy and for citizenship.

But now that the company is giving her more autonomy, she pitches content as often as they pitch to her.

The point at which autonomy should be handed over to the child is less clear when parenting children with cognitive disabilities.

The Jursans, it developed, would give up demands for autonomy and resume allegiance to the Empire.

Moreover, the greater part of the Phnician towns enjoyed, under the Seleucid, a certain autonomy favourable to their industry.

The victory of craft autonomy over the "one big union" was decisive and complete.

It is not, however, open to much doubt that the Department was not a very successful custodian of the trade autonomy principle.

In the same capacity they exercise a degree of local autonomy greater than that which is vested in the communes of France.

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