"autonomy" meaning in English

See autonomy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɔːˈtɒn.əm.i/ [UK], /ɔˈtɑn.əm.i/ [US] Audio: en-us-autonomy.ogg [US] Forms: autonomy, autonomies [plural]
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  1. Autonomy can be independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the individual.
    Sense id: simple-autonomy-en-noun-IVJI2d2K
  2. Autonomy can be the condition of being autonomous; self-government, or the right of self-government; independence.
    Sense id: simple-autonomy-en-noun-IyNw3-QV
  3. An autonomy is a self-governing community.
    Sense id: simple-autonomy-en-noun-zvtdliLi
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