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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAutonomy
/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
"The region was granted relative autonomy from the central government."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek roots 'autos' (self) and 'nomos' (law, rule), entering English in the late 16th century via Late Latin and French 'autonomie'. Initially used in a political context to describe self-governing states, the term's semantic range expanded during the 20th century to encompass individual personal agency and technological independence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Autonomy" is said worldwide
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autonomie
Transliteration: autonomie
"Les employés apprécient d'avoir plus d'autonomie dans leur travail."
Autonomie
Transliteration: Autonomie
"Die Universität genießt weitgehende Autonomie."
autonomia
Transliteration: autonomia
"Questa regione gode di un'ampia autonomia."
autonomía
Transliteration: autonomía
"Buscan mayor autonomía para tomar sus propias decisiones."
autonomia
Transliteration: autonomia
"O carro elétrico tem uma autonomia impressionante."
स्वायत्तता
Transliteration: svāyattatā
"इस संस्थान को पूरी स्वायत्तता प्राप्त है।"
自治
Transliteration: zìzhì
"该地区争取了更多的自治权。"
자치권
Transliteration: jachikwŏn
"회사는 직원들에게 업무적 자치권을 부여했다."
自治
Transliteration: jichi
"地方自治の重要性が高まっている。"
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