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- [aw-ton-uh-mee]
- /ɔˈtɒn ə mi/
- /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-ton-uh-mee]
- /ɔˈtɒn ə mi/
Definitions of autonomy word
- uncountable noun autonomy Autonomy is the ability to make your own decisions about what to do rather than being influenced by someone else or told what to do. 4
- uncountable noun autonomy Autonomy is the control or government of a country, organization, or group by itself rather than by others. 3
- noun autonomy the right or state of self-government, esp when limited 3
- noun autonomy a state, community, or individual possessing autonomy 3
- noun autonomy freedom to determine one's own actions, behaviour, etc 3
- noun autonomy the doctrine that the individual human will is or ought to be governed only by its own principles and laws 3
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Origin of autonomy
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Greek autonomía independence, equivalent to autónom(os) autonomous + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Autonomy
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preposition
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autonomy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
autonomy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for autonomy
noun autonomy
- freedom — the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint: He won his freedom after a retrial.
- sovereignty — the quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority.
- self-government — control of the government of a state, community, or other body by its own members; democratic government.
- self-determination — determination by oneself or itself, without outside influence.
- liberty — freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
Antonyms for autonomy
noun autonomy
- dependence — Your dependence on something or someone is your need for them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
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