Synonyms for autonomy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : aw-ton-uh-mee

Phonetic Transcription : ɔˈtɒn ə mi

Définition of autonomy

Origin : 1620s, of states, from Greek autonomia "independence," noun of quality from autonomos "independent, living by one's own laws," from auto- "self" (see auto-) + nomos "custom, law" (see numismatics). Of persons, from 1803.

noun independence

Example sentences :

The policy of the opposition was coercion, while that of the government was autonomy.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

And just as he was opposed to the union with Italy, so likewise was he opposed to autonomy.
Extract from : « The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 » by Henry Baerlein

An early sense of trust, we see, is necessary for the development of autonomy.
Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe

In so doing, he begins to achieve some degree of autonomy as an independent person.
Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe

The second objective of love is the achievement of a sense of autonomy.
Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe

In another connection I pointed to autonomy as the hope of syndicalism.
Extract from : « A Preface to Politics » by Walter Lippmann

Footnote 418: The party which had contended most vigorously for Alsatian autonomy.
Extract from : « The Governments of Europe » by Frederic Austin Ogg

And we—the thought of Jewish autonomy makes us foam at the mouth.
Extract from : « Ghetto Comedies » by Israel Zangwill

It also gave to them a certain amount of autonomy in civil matters.
Extract from : « The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay » by Lord Eversley

Autonomy could not be taken for granted, but must be won with the sword.
Extract from : « The American Revolution » by John Fiske

Antonyms for autonomy

dependence

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