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autonomy

UK
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
US
/ɑːˈtɑːnəmi/

Translations

autonomynoun
autonomies
pl
autonomieSens général ; s’emploie en politique, en philosophie et en technologie.
The company values the autonomy of its employees in decision-making processes.
L’entreprise valorise l’autonomie de ses employés dans les processus de prise de décision.
Additional translations
indépendanceQuand l’idée porte surtout sur l’absence de contrôle extérieur.
autogouvernementTerme plus rare, surtout en contexte politique.
Synonyms
liberty
self-governance
self-determination
freedom
sovereignty
self-sufficiency
independence
Antonyms
dependence
subordination
autonomyadjective
UK
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
US
/ɑːˈtɑːnəmi/
Used attributively (e.g., "autonomy levels") to modify another noun with the sense of self-governing ability.
The project assesses different autonomy levels in self-driving cars.
Le projet évalue différents niveaux autonomes dans les voitures autonomes.

Definitions

autonomynoun
The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
The region was granted autonomy to govern its own affairs.
Freedom from external control or influence; independence.
The company values the autonomy of its employees in decision-making processes.
A self-governing country or region.
After years of struggle, the territory achieved autonomy and became a self-governing nation.
The capacity of a rational agent to make moral or personal decisions independently of external influence.
Kant argued that true moral worth arises from the autonomy of the will.
The ability of a machine, vehicle, or system to perform tasks without human intervention; self-direction in robotics and technology.
Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have greatly increased the autonomy of self-driving cars.
autonomyadjective
Relating to or involving autonomy; self-governing or independent (used before another noun).
The project assesses different autonomy levels in self-driving cars.
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