Meaning & Definition of Autonomous in English
English⟶
Autonomous
/ɔtɑnəməs/
adjective
1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
- "An autonomous judiciary"
- "A sovereign state"
synonym:
- autonomous,
- independent,
- self-governing,
- sovereign
2. Existing as an independent entity
- "The partitioning of india created two separate and autonomous jute economies"
synonym:
- autonomous
3. (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
synonym:
- autonomous,
- self-directed,
- self-reliant
Examples of using
This is an autonomous machine.