Autonomous: meaning, definitions and examples

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autonomous

 

[ ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

self-driving cars

Having the ability to operate independently without human intervention or control.

Synonyms

independent, self-governing, self-regulating, self-ruling

Examples of usage

  • Autonomous vehicles are becoming more popular due to advancements in technology.
  • Tesla is known for its autonomous driving features.
  • The autonomous drone successfully completed its mission.
  • The company is testing autonomous delivery robots.
  • The military uses autonomous drones for surveillance.
Context #2 | Adjective

political context

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

Synonyms

independent, self-governing, self-regulating, self-ruling

Examples of usage

  • The region declared itself an autonomous territory.
  • The autonomous region has its own laws and regulations.
  • The country granted autonomy to the indigenous community.
  • The autonomous government has the power to make decisions independently.
  • The city became an autonomous municipality.

Translations

Translations of the word "autonomous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autônomo

🇮🇳 स्वायत्त

🇩🇪 autonom

🇮🇩 mandiri

🇺🇦 автономний

🇵🇱 autonomiczny

🇯🇵 自律的 (じりつてき)

🇫🇷 autonome

🇪🇸 autónomo

🇹🇷 otonom

🇰🇷 자율적인

🇸🇦 مستقل

🇨🇿 autonomní

🇸🇰 autonómny

🇨🇳 自主的 (zìzhǔ de)

🇸🇮 avtonomen

🇮🇸 sjálfstæður

🇰🇿 автономды

🇬🇪 ავტონომიური

🇦🇿 muxtar

🇲🇽 autónomo

Word origin

The word 'autonomous' originates from the Greek word 'autonomos', which is a combination of 'auto-' meaning self and 'nomos' meaning law. The concept of autonomy has evolved over time to encompass various fields such as technology, politics, and society. In the modern context, autonomy is often associated with independence, self-governance, and the ability to operate without external control.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,946 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.