autonomy
Translation
autonomy, self-government, independence
Examples
The region has been granted autonomy.
The region has been granted autonomy.
Teachers are given autonomy in the classroom.
Teachers are given autonomy in the classroom.
Grammar Patterns
to have autonomy to have autonomy The committee has a large degree of autonomy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: independence, self-rule; Antonyms: dependence
Etymology
From Greek 'auto-' (self) + 'nomos' (law). The state of having one's own law.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'autonomous'. An autonomous region has 'autonomy'.