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Autonomy

noun

Autonomy means the freedom to decide for yourself.

8 letters 4 syllables

What does Autonomy mean?

Autonomy means the freedom to decide for yourself.

Dictionary definition

The freedom to make your own choices or decisions.

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Autonomy in a sentence

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Autonomy

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Sounds like

aw · tah · nuh · mee · strongest beat: tah

Synonyms

Words like Autonomy

independenceUse for freedom from control.
termUse for a word or expression in language study.
Antonyms

Opposite words

controlUse when someone else directs choices.
confusionUse when meaning is unclear or mixed up.
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Word family

Autonomy word family

Base word

autonomy

noun

autonomys

Plural form of autonomy when used as a countable noun.

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