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Autonomy

🔄 Synonyms of "Autonomy"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
libertynoun	The condition of being free.
self-reliancenoun	The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.
self-sufficiencynoun	The condition of being self-sufficient.
self-directionnoun	The condition of being self-directed.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Autonomy"

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Word	Definition
self-sufficiencynoun	The condition of being self-sufficient.
self-reliancenoun	The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.
self-directionnoun	The condition of being self-directed.
libertynoun	The condition of being free.
authoritynoun	(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
self-rulenoun	Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people.
self-supportnoun	The act or means of supporting oneself financially; livelihood
self-governmentnoun	The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.
empowerverb	(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
sovereigntynoun	(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.
self-governing	autonomous
delegatenoun	A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
autonomously	In an autonomous or self-governing manner.
self-helpnoun	The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others.
empowermentnoun	The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.
self-sustaining	Able to provide for one's own needs without help from others; self-sufficient.
self-reliant	Reliant upon oneself; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
statehoodnoun	The property of being a state, an autonomous subdivision of a federal country.
self-assessmentnoun	An assessment of oneself (especially of one's income tax).
self-determinationnoun	(ethics, law) The ability or human right to make one's own decisions without interference from others