autonomy
UK/ɒ:'tɒnәmi/US
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Definitions
n.
The right or condition of self-government; political independence
自治（权）；政治独立
n.
The freedom to make one's own decisions and act independently
自主权；自主性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedauto- (self) + nomos (law) = living under laws you set for yourself. The image is sharp: a region or person not ruled from outside but governing by its own rules. From politics (regional autonomy) the word extended to the personal sphere — having autonomy means being free to decide for yourself.
Root nom still carries 15 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.regional autonomy区域自治
- 2.personal autonomy个人自主权
- 3.greater autonomy更大的自主权
- 4.local autonomy地方自治
- 5.grant autonomy授予自治权
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region was granted greater autonomy after the talks.
- 2.
Employees value the autonomy to set their own schedules.
- 3.
Teaching children some autonomy builds their confidence.
- 4.
The hospital operates with full clinical autonomy.