autonomous
Autonomous (adjective) means governing or managing itself without outside control. Example: “The region became autonomous, with its own parliament and laws.”
How to Use Autonomous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIndependent — running itself, whether that's a country, a team, or a machine.
Word Forms
more autonomous comparative, most autonomous superlative
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The region became _____, with its own parliament and laws.
Etymology
From Greek autónomos, "living under one's own laws," from autós ("self") and nomos ("law").
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What does “autonomous” mean?
The word “autonomous” means governing or managing itself without outside control. In plain terms, independent — running itself, whether that's a country, a team, or a machine.
How do you pronounce “autonomous”?
“Autonomous” is pronounced aw-TO-nuh-muhs (/ɔˈtɑnəməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “autonomous” in a sentence?
Here is “autonomous” used in a sentence: “The region became autonomous, with its own parliament and laws.”
What is the opposite of “autonomous”?
The opposite of “autonomous” — its antonyms — is heteronomous.
What part of speech is “autonomous”?
“Autonomous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “autonomous” come from?
The word “autonomous” comes from Greek. From Greek autónomos, "living under one's own laws," from autós ("self") and nomos ("law").
Is “autonomous” a common word?
“Autonomous” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “autonomous” have?
“Autonomous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: governing or managing itself without outside control.
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