autonomy
🇺🇸
/ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/
🇬🇧
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
noun
C1
The right of a place or group to rule itself.
The region wants more autonomy to make its own laws.
C1
The ability to make your own choices without others controlling you.
Children need some autonomy to learn and grow.
translation
The right of a place or group to rule itself.; The ability to make your own choices without others controlling you.
Word Forms
Plural
autonomies