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Comparative
more autonomous
Superlative
most autonomous
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(of a person) able to do things and make decisions independently
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(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself
- The region was granted autonomous status, allowing it to make its own political and economic decisions.
- The university operates as an autonomous institution, managing its own affairs independently of the government.
- As an autonomous community, the island has its own laws and regulations separate from the mainland.
- The company’s autonomous division has the freedom to develop its own products and strategies.
- The organization functions as an autonomous body, with its own executive board and administrative processes.
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existing as an independent entity