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autonomous

/ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/
au · ton · o · mous
Adverb:autonomously
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1

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs independently (of a country, region, or organization).

Example

"The treaty granted the northern province status as an autonomous region with its own parliament."

2

Capable of operating and performing tasks without continuous human input or intervention (of a vehicle, robot, or software system).

Example

"Engineers are testing autonomous delivery drones that can navigate urban obstacles on their own."

3

Having the freedom and ability to act independently and make one's own decisions without external control.

Example

"Our company culture encourages employees to be autonomous problem-solvers rather than waiting for constant supervision."

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• Nearby Words

automaton
automobile
automotive
autonomous
autonomously
autonomy
autopilot

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Ancient Greek autonomos, meaning 'having one's own laws,' formed from autos ('self') and nomos ('law').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autonomous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autonomous
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