Definitions for autonomy

autonomy au·ton·o·my

Spelling: [aw-ton-uh-mee]
IPA: /ɔˈtɒn ə mi/

Autonomy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 178 anagrams from letters in autonomy (amnootuy).

Definitions for autonomy

noun

  1. independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions:
  2. the condition of being autonomous; self-government or the right of self-government:
  3. a self-governing community.
  4. independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions:
  5. the condition of being autonomous; self-government or the right of self-government:
  6. a self-governing community.

Origin of autonomy

1615-25; Greek autonomía independence, equivalent to autónom(os) autonomous + -ia -y3

Examples for autonomy

“Gardens can provide kids with disabilities a greater level of autonomy,” said Fried.

If I had adult typical children, I would also be violating their autonomy.

In so doing, he begins to achieve some degree of autonomy as an independent person.

Islamic State brought “peace, autonomy, zero corruption, low crime-rate,” he Tweeted last month.

The policy of the opposition was coercion, while that of the government was autonomy.

An early sense of trust, we see, is necessary for the development of autonomy.

And just as he was opposed to the union with Italy, so likewise was he opposed to autonomy.

The second objective of love is the achievement of a sense of autonomy.

The point at which autonomy should be handed over to the child is less clear when parenting children with cognitive disabilities.

Liberal learning is said to prepare one for autonomy and for citizenship.

“Gardens can provide kids with disabilities a greater level of autonomy,” said Fried.

If I had adult typical children, I would also be violating their autonomy.

In so doing, he begins to achieve some degree of autonomy as an independent person.

Islamic State brought “peace, autonomy, zero corruption, low crime-rate,” he Tweeted last month.

The policy of the opposition was coercion, while that of the government was autonomy.

An early sense of trust, we see, is necessary for the development of autonomy.

And just as he was opposed to the union with Italy, so likewise was he opposed to autonomy.

The second objective of love is the achievement of a sense of autonomy.

The point at which autonomy should be handed over to the child is less clear when parenting children with cognitive disabilities.

Liberal learning is said to prepare one for autonomy and for citizenship.

Word Value for autonomy
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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