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autonomy

[ aw-ton-uh-mee ]

noun

plural autonomies.
  1. independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions:

    the autonomy of the individual.

  2. the condition of being autonomous; self-government or the right of self-government:

    The rebels demanded autonomy from Spain.

  3. a self-governing community.


autonomy

/ ɔːˈɒəɪ /

noun

  1. the right or state of self-government, esp when limited
  2. a state, community, or individual possessing autonomy
  3. freedom to determine one's own actions, behaviour, etc
  4. philosophy
    1. the doctrine that the individual human will is or ought to be governed only by its own principles and laws See also categorical imperative
    2. the state in which one's actions are autonomous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٴDzԴdz, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٴDzo· noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of autonomy1

First recorded in 1615–25; from Greek ܳٴDzԴdzí “independence,” equivalent to ܳóԴdz(Dz) autonomous + -ia -y 3
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of autonomy1

C17: from Greek autonomia freedom to live by one's own laws; see autonomous
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"India must prioritise its national interest and protect its rural economy. Trade cooperation should not come at the cost of our farmers, food sovereignty or policy autonomy."

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If survivors can gain access to necessary resources and opportunities and autonomy, the future could still be very bright.

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Both reflect a deep discomfort with pluralism, autonomy and shared power.

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“In short, encryption helps preserve digital dignity and autonomy in an increasingly connected world,” he said.

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There are a lot of people — filmmakers and actors — who are critical of or against intimacy coordinators, or think it is interfering with their autonomy.

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