autonomy
nounfeminine/awtuˈnɔmiɐ/high
au·to·no·mi·a
Definition
The capacity for self-government, the ability to make independent decisions; independence.
The province was granted greater autonomy from the central government.
Teenagers seek autonomy as they grow older.
Common collocations
regional autonomyfinancial autonomydegree of autonomy
Etymology
Do grego 'autonomía', através do latim 'autonomia' (auto-governo).