autonomy

noun (autonomy)

«autonomy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The right of a group, region or country to govern itself. tree →
Being able to make your own choices and act independently. tree →

In the lessons

In civics and history: some regions have autonomy within a country (Scotland, Greenland). In growing up and ethics: children gain autonomy. In technology: self-driving cars have autonomy. Phrases: «a degree of autonomy».

Examples

Greenland has autonomy within Denmark. tree →
Teenagers want more autonomy. tree →
The robot has autonomy to choose its path. tree →
Scotland has autonomy over its schools. tree →
Giving pupils autonomy helps them learn. tree →
The region fought for autonomy. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: autonomous. Said «aw-TON-o-mee».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «autonomy» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«autonomy» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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