Autonomous

/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the ability to govern itself or control its own affairs; self-governing.

The autonomous province was granted independence from the central government.

Having the freedom to act independently; not controlled by external forces.

The company's autonomous research team focuses on innovation without external influence.

Relating to an automatic process or system that operates independently.

The autonomous vehicle navigated through the city without any human intervention.

From Greek 'autonomos', meaning 'independent, self-governing'.

autonomous vehicle

a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human input.

autonomous decision-making

the ability to make decisions independently without external influence.

autonomous region

a subdivision of a country that has a degree of independence.

autonomy

the right or condition of self-government.

autocrat

a ruler with absolute power.

autonomous system

a system capable of performing tasks without human intervention.

self-driving

That car is totally autonomous, you don't even need to touch the steering wheel.

doing your own thing

He’s fully autonomous now, running his own business.