Synonyms for Autonomy
ɔˈtɒn ə miau·ton·o·my

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1. autonomynoun

   Self-government; freedom to act or function independently.

   Synonyms:
   nationhood, nationality, independence, sovereignty

   Antonyms:
   dependency, nonautonomy

2. autonomynoun

   Antonyms:
   heteronomy

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1. autonomy, libertynoun

   immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

   Synonyms:
   indecorum, autonomy, liberty, self-direction, familiarity, shore leave, impropriety, self-sufficiency, self-reliance

2. autonomy, self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiencynoun

   personal independence

   Synonyms:
   self-reliance, self-direction, self-sufficiency, autonomy, liberty

Matched Categories

1. • Independence

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1. List of paraphrases for "autonomy":

   self-government, self-reliance, self-rule, independence, self-governance, autonomous, self-sufficiency, autonomía, self-governing, self-, empowerment, self, self-sustainability, self-determination, self-sufficient, non-self-governing, self-reliant, self-administration, selfsufficiency, selfgovernment, endurance, independent

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. autonomy

   Synonyms:
   Personal freedom

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1. Alfred Wu:

   Because of his personality, he wants 100% (control), i don’t think Xi Jinping allows for that kind of autonomy.

2. Randall Schriver:

   What we are concerned about is the heavier hand from Beijing and how that can be distorted and turned into something more repressive, the general trend is concerning, that we're seeing less autonomy, more influence from Beijing, heavier hand from the authorities there, and in general an erosion of the things that were promised the people of Hong Kong.

3. David Rose:

   Policy and regulation needs to fundamentally get a grip on this new way of farming, until then, I think the potential benefits of autonomy won't be fully realized.

4. Seu Preto daughter:

   This kind of opportunity increases our autonomy to fight for a better life, our job has been recognized nationally and internationally, increasing our pride and respect from other communities and organizations.

5. Meg Schurr:

   Abortion is a human right, the political attacks on our fundamental right to abortion -- the right to bodily autonomy, the right to chart our own course in life, the right to protect our health and well-being -- are grossly unconstitutional, immoral, disgraceful and pathetic.