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Synonyms & Similar Words
independence
self-governance
self-rule
freedom
liberty
sovereignty
self-determination
decentralization
non-interference
self-regulation
self-management
self-direction
discretion
latitude
leeway
authority
control
self-sufficiency
autonomy
separateness
distinctness
individuality
uniqueness
nonconformity
unconstraint
unrestraint
unregulation
deregulation
privatization
empowerment
self-reliance
self-dependence
Meaning of Autonomy
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, autonomy refers to the state of being self-governing or independent, with the power to make decisions without external control.
Definitions
- * Merriam-Webster defines autonomy as the quality or state of being self-governing, or the right of self-government.
Example Uses
- The new policy granted autonomy to local schools, allowing them to make decisions about their own curriculum.
- * The company's autonomy from government control allowed it to operate more efficiently and make decisions quickly.
- * The autonomous vehicle navigated the road without human intervention, using its advanced sensors and programming.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dependence
subordination
obedience
compliance
conformity
submission
subservience
domination
control
regulation
restriction
limitation
constraint
repression
oppression
dictatorship
authoritarianism
centralization
bureaucracy
hierarchy
subjection
enslavement
captivity
bondage