Autonomy

usgb/ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/
noun

The right or condition of self-government.

The country demanded immediate autonomy.
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  • demanded autonomy
  • maintain autonomy

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Formal

Political

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Self-Governing Entities

Used when a group or region has the power to make its own decisions independently from external authority.

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After the revolution, the region fought for its autonomy from the central government.
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Political Emphasis

Highlights a political movement where groups seek to govern themselves without outside interference.

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The autonomous community passed laws that reflected their cultural values.
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