autonomy

• Sustantivo que designa el derecho o la condición de autogobierno, independencia o libertad para tomar las propias decisiones, especialmente en contextos políticos, personales u organizativos.

A noun referring to the right or condition of self-government, independence, or the freedom to make one's own decisions, especially in a political, personal, or organizational context.

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1. Self-governanceB2formal

   The right or condition of self-government, especially of a region or organization.

   Autonomía

   • The region was granted autonomy after years of negotiation.
   • The university has academic autonomy in designing its curriculum.
   • The country's constitution guarantees autonomy for local provinces.

   Sinónimoshome ruleindependenceself-determinationself-governmentself-rulesovereignty

   Antónimosdependencedependencyhegemonyservitudesubjectionsubjugationsubordinationvassalage

2. Personal independenceB2formal

   The ability to make one's own decisions and act independently.

   Autonomía personal

   • Teenagers often seek more autonomy from their parents.
   • She values her autonomy in the workplace.
   • The patient regained autonomy after completing physical therapy.

   Sinónimosfreedomindependenceself-determinationself-relianceself-rule

   Antónimosdependencedependencysubjectionsubordinationsubservience