autonomy

noun
UK: /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/
US: /ɑːˈtɑː.nə.mi/

  1. The ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else

    1. The states wants more autonomy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Giving employees more autonomy can increase job satisfaction and creativity, boosting overall autonomy. [ ] [ ]

  2. Self-governance; the right of a country or region to govern itself.

    1. The region wants more autonomy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government granted the territory limited autonomy, allowing them to manage their local affairs with minimal central interference in their autonomy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

independence freedom self-government self-rule liberty sovereignty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "autonomy" in English means: The ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else, Self-governance; the right of a country or region to govern itself..

The phonetic transcription of "autonomy" is /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ in British English and /ɑːˈtɑː.nə.mi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "autonomy": independence, freedom, self-government, self-rule, liberty, sovereignty.

Example usage of "autonomy": "The states wants more autonomy.". More examples on the page.