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autonomous
01
(of a person) able to do things and make decisions independently
02
(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself
Example
The region was granted autonomous status, allowing it to make its own political and economic decisions.
The university operates as an autonomous institution, managing its own affairs independently of the government.
03
existing as an independent entity
word family
autonom
Noun
autonomous
Adjective
autonomously
Adverb
autonomously
Adverb
nonautonomous
Adjective
nonautonomous
Adjective
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