German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Autism spectrum

A developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges, characterized by a broad range of symptoms and skills.

Autobiographical report

A detailed account or description of a person's life experiences, events, and memories, typically self-authored.

Autoconservation

The process of preserving oneself or one's environment through self-regulation and self-management.

Autocracy

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

Autocrat

A ruler who has absolute power.

Automaton

A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being, typically operated by clockwork or other internal mechanisms.

Autonomic

Relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system, occurring involuntarily or unconsciously.

Autonomous

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

Autonomously

In a manner that is independent and self-governing.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.

Avalokiteshvara

A bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.

Avanguardist

A person who is at the forefront of new developments or ideas in a particular field, especially in the arts.