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, 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, 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. David Stilwell:

   To date, and then given the retraction of the Extradition Act, the determination is still that Hong Kong is in accordance with the Hong Kong Policy Act, has sufficient autonomy to continue, withdrawing the extradition law is a very positive step.

2. The NYCLU:

   Today, New York State took a historic vote to protect women's rights and autonomy. The Reproductive Health Act recognizes reproductive health care as a fundamental right. The Reproductive Health Act takes abortion out of the criminal code and puts it where women's health belongs -- in the public health law. The Reproductive Health Act recognizes the range of medical professionals that women can turn to, expanding access to early care.

3. Alicia Barcena:

   It is an unavoidable requirement for their economic autonomy as well as for the achievement of gender equality.

4. Sadiq Khan:

   On behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now.

5. Timo Birnschein:

   It will be the same with computer power and autonomy, in the next 10 years we will most likely see autonomous cars from big car manufacturers -- Mercedes S class will have autonomous functions within three or four years. Some of other manufacturers like GM announced they will have semi-autonomous cars by 2020. And many other car manufacturers are already working on this type of technology.