autonom
Translation
autonomous, independent, self-governing
Examples
Das ist eine autonome Region.
This is an autonomous region.
Autonome Fahrzeuge werden immer häufiger.
Autonomous vehicles are becoming more common.
Grammar Patterns
to be autonomous It is an autonomous region.
to act autonomously He acts autonomously.
Similar Words
unabhängig (independent), selbstständig (self-sufficient); Antonyms: abhängig (dependent)
Etymology
From Greek 'autonomos', from 'autos' (self) + 'nomos' (law), meaning 'having its own law'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'auto' as in 'automatic' or 'automobile'. It relates to 'self-action'.