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- Dictionaryautonomously/ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/
adverb
- 1. with the freedom to act independently: "each canton in Switzerland operates almost autonomously"
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Autonomously definition: in a way that is self-governing or free of outside control; independently. See examples of AUTONOMOUSLY used in a sentence.
AUTONOMOUS definition: 1. independent and having the power to make your own decisions 2. an autonomous organization…. Learn more.
1. a. : having the right or power of self-government. an autonomous territory. b. : undertaken or carried on without outside control : self-contained. an autonomous school system. 2. a. : existing or capable of existing independently. an autonomous zooid. b. : responding, reacting, or developing independently of the whole. an autonomous growth. 3.
Definition of autonomously adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of autonomous. adjective. existing as an independent entity. “the partitioning of India created two separate and autonomous jute economies” synonyms: independent. free from external control and constraint. adjective. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces. “an autonomous judiciary”
an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself: an autonomous region / province / republic / council. Synonyms. independent (NOT RULED) self-governing. sovereign (GOVERNMENT) an autonomous machine or system is able to operate without being controlled directly by humans: an autonomous vehicle.
adjective. (of a community, country, etc) possessing a large degree of self-government. of or relating to an autonomous community. independent of others. philosophy. acting or able to act in accordance with rules and principles of one's own choosing.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb autonomously. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. Not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent: an autonomous judiciary; an autonomous division of a corporate conglomerate. 2. Independent in mind or judgment; self-directed. 3. a. Independent of the laws of another state or government; self-governing. b. Of or relating to a self-governing entity: an autonomous legislature.
: the quality or state of being self-governing. especially : the right of self-government. The territory was granted autonomy. 2. : self-directing freedom and especially moral independence. personal autonomy. 3. : a self-governing state. Synonyms. accord. choice. free will. self-determination. volition. will.
