Word of the Day: AUTONOMY

au·ton·o·my

noun \ȯ-ˈtä-nə-mē\

: the state of existing or acting separately from others

: the power or right of a country, group, etc., to govern itself

plural  au·ton·o·mies

 

Examples of AUTONOMY

1. a teacher who encourages individual autonomy
2. The territory has been granted autonomy. (tell that to the Palestinians)

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