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Synonyms
au·ton·o·my (ô-tŏńə-mē)

[Greek autonomiā, from autonomos, self-ruling; see autonomous.]

noun: pl., -mies. 

  1. The condition or quality of being autonomous; independence.
    1. Self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination.
    2. Self-government with respect to local or internal affairs: granted autonomy to a national minority.
  3. A self-governing state, community, or group.

derivatives

au·tońo·mist
noun