autonomy
/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: autonomies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The right or condition of self-government; freedom to act or function independently.
Noun
Examples
But while assiduously dismissing any though of its own autonomy and proclaiming its victims its judges, it outdoes, in its veiled autocracy, all the excesses of autonomous art.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A self-governing country or region.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “autonomy” mean?
The right or condition of self-government; freedom to act or function independently.
Is “autonomy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.