au·ton·o·mous 
/ɑˈtɑ:nəməs/ adjective
/ɑˈtɑ:nəməs/ adjective [more autonomous; most autonomous] 1 : existing or acting separately from other things or people : independent
▪ autonomous [=distinct, unrelated] historical events ▪ an autonomous [=separate] women's studies program ▪ Many disabled children become autonomous [=self-sufficient] adults. 2 : having the power or right to govern itself
▪ an autonomous region/republic/territory
▪ autonomous [=distinct, unrelated] historical events ▪ an autonomous [=separate] women's studies program ▪ Many disabled children become autonomous [=self-sufficient] adults.
▪ an autonomous region/republic/territory
— au·ton·o·mous·ly adverb
▪ elderly people who live autonomously ▪ a region that operates autonomously
▪ elderly people who live autonomously ▪ a region that operates autonomously
