Meaning & Definition of word "Autonomous"
Autonomous
/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
adjective:
- 1. Having the ability to govern itself or control its own affairs; self-governing.
- Example: The autonomous province was granted independence from the central government.
- 2. Having the freedom to act independently; not controlled by external forces.
- Example: The company's autonomous research team focuses on innovation without external influence.
- 3. Relating to an automatic process or system that operates independently.
- Example: The autonomous vehicle navigated through the city without any human intervention.
Etymology
●From Greek 'autonomos', meaning 'independent, self-governing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of autonomous
Meaning: self-driving
● Example Sentence: That car is totally autonomous, you don't even need to touch the steering wheel.
Meaning: doing your own thing
● Example Sentence: He’s fully autonomous now, running his own business.