Synonyms for autonomy
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Independence
independence, self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiency
2. Self-government
Definitions
- n. 1
The right or condition of self-government; freedom to act or function independently.
- n. 2
A self-governing country or region.
Related words
- Word family
- autonomation autonomous
Forms
- Plural
- autonomies → independences, freedoms, liberties, nationalities…
Example sentences
- independence Finland achieved independence on December 6, 1917.
- freedom At present freedom of speech is taken for granted.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| autonomy | rising | |
| independence | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- freedom2, liberty3
- 9 letters
- autocracy4
- 11 letters
- nationality5
- 12 letters
- independence4
- 15 letters
- semisovereignty
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (freedom2 = 2 syllables).