Meaning & use
autonomous
Able to act or govern independently, without external control.
See it in a sentence
The self-driving car navigated the city streets as a fully autonomous vehicle.
The region became autonomous after negotiating self-governance with the central government.
A note on using this word
Autonomous applies to nations, regions, machines, or people, always emphasizing freedom from outside control.
Words with a similar meaning
independentself-governing
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Words with an opposite meaning
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