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- DictionaryAu·ton·o·my/ôˈtänəmē/
noun
- 1. the right or condition of self-government: "Tatarstan demanded greater autonomy within the Russian Federation"
- 2. (in Kantian moral philosophy) the capacity of an agent to act in accordance with objective morality rather than under the influence of desires.
The meaning of AUTONOMY is the quality or state of being self-governing; especially : the right of self-government. How to use autonomy in a sentence.
the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself: Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region. The universities want to preserve their autonomy from central government. the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself: Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region. The universities want to preserve their autonomy from central government. the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else.
When a group wants to govern itself or a person wants to make independent decisions, they are looking for autonomy.
Autonomy definition: independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions. See examples of AUTONOMY used in a sentence.
Definition of autonomy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
In developmental psychology and moral, political, and bioethical philosophy, autonomy [note 1] is the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision. Autonomous organizations or institutions are independent or self-governing.
