Nomen

die Autonomie

autonomy, self-governance, independence

Die Region kämpft für ihre Autonomie.

The region is fighting for its autonomy.

Persönliche Autonomie ist mir sehr wichtig.

Personal autonomy is very important to me.

the autonomy ((of sth.)) the autonomy of sth. The autonomy of the region was recognized.

Synonyms: independence, self-rule; Antonyms: dependence

From Greek 'auto-' (self) + 'nomos' (law), meaning 'self-law' or self-governance.

Think of an 'automobile' which moves by 'itself'. 'Autonomie' is about governing 'oneself'.

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