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    autonomous
    /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs: "the federation included sixteen autonomous republics"
    • 2. (in Kantian moral philosophy) acting in accordance with one's moral duty rather than one's desires.

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

    AUTONOMOUS definition: 1. independent and having the power to make your own decisions 2. an autonomous organization…. Learn more.

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

    The meaning of AUTONOMOUS is having the right or power of self-government. How to use autonomous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Autonomous.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › autonomousAUTONOMOUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    having autonomy; not subject to control from outside; independent: a subsidiary that functioned as an autonomous unit. (of a machine, device, etc.) able to operate with little or no human control or intervention: an autonomous vehicle. Biology. existing and functioning as an independent organism.

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

    AUTONOMOUS meaning: 1. independent and having the power to make your own decisions 2. an autonomous organization…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAUTONOMOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. (of a community, country, etc) possessing a large degree of self-government. 2. of or relating to an autonomous community. 3. independent of others. 4. philosophy. a. acting or able to act in accordance with rules and principles of one's own choosing.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › autonomousautonomous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

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

    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.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › autonomousAutonomous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Autonomous describes things that function separately or independently. Once you move out of your parents' house and get your own job, you will be an autonomous member of the family.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAUTONOMY | English meaning - Cambridge 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.

  11. 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.