autonomous
ɔːˈtɒnəməs
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Definition of autonomous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

independenceexisting independently or following self-chosen rules
  • The autonomous group made its own decisions.
  • The autonomous robot navigated the warehouse without human input.
  • Autonomous regions set their own educational policies annually.
self-determining self-directed
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Expressions with autonomous

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area with self-governing powers within a larger political entity
Tibet is known as an autonomous region within China..
vehicle that drives itself using technology
The autonomous vehicle navigated the city streets without help.
self-governing region inside a country with some independent decision power
The treaty created an autonomous community within the larger federal republic.
technology and operation where vehicles drive themselves without direct human control
Autonomous driving is being tested in several major cities.
navigation by a machine that chooses its own route without human control
The drone uses autonomous navigation to fly safely around buildings.
self-guided underwater robot used to collect data or inspect structures
The research team deployed an autonomous underwater vehicle to map the seafloor.

Origin of autonomous

Greek, autos (self) + nomos (law)

Terms with autonomous included in their meaning

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autonomous study
regulated or conducted by oneself without external control
autonomous
able to drive itself without human control
autonomous
having the ability to govern itself
selfadj.
autonomous
of or by oneself or itself
autonomous
school with its own curriculum and policies
politics
leader of government in a semi-autonomous state
autonomous vehicle
vehicle that drives itself without human help using technology
autonomous movement
able to move by itself without outside help

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  1. French:autonome, ...
  2. German:autonom, ...
  3. Italian:autonomo, ...
  4. Spanish:autónomo, ...
  5. Portuguese:autónomo, ...
  6. Chinese:自主的, ...
  7. Japanese:自立した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَقِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹטוֹנוֹמִי, ...
  10. Russian:автономный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автономний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वायत्त, ...
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