autonomy — the right or condition of self-government; independence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the right or condition of self-government; independence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/
Example Sentences
- My teenager demands complete autonomy over his messy bedroom, but still expects me to do his laundry.
- The university's autonomy allows it to set its own admission standards.
- After moving out, I finally experienced the sweet autonomy of eating ice cream for breakfast.
autonomy
NOUN[/ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/]
the right or condition of self-government; independence
The young leader took the map from the advisor and confidently chose his own path with autonomy.
The team gained autonomy by making every important decision themselves.
Astronomy inspired the students, autonomy let them choose, and their economy project succeeded.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'autonomia', derived from 'autos' (self) and 'nomos' (law). The term was used in ancient Greece to describe city-states that governed themselves according to their own laws.
Breakdown
auto- (self) + -nomy (law, rule) = autonomy
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📝Examples
“My teenager demands complete autonomy over his messy bedroom, but still expects me to do his laundry.”
“The university's autonomy allows it to set its own admission standards.”
“After moving out, I finally experienced the sweet autonomy of eating ice cream for breakfast.”
“The new law grants greater autonomy to local governments.”
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