autonomous
adjective | /autonomous/
having the freedom to govern or control one’s own affairs
autonomous
adjective | /autonomous/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMhaving the freedom to govern or control one’s own affairs
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"The region is now autonomous after decades of struggle."
"She is an autonomous thinker, not swayed by others."
Mnemonic Trick
Autonomous = Auto (self) + Nomos (law) → Self-ruling.
Etymology
From Greek autonomos = self-ruling
autos (self) + nomos (law)
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