Pronunciation: /ɔˈtɑnəmi/
noun freedom from external control or influence
A1 Children should be encouraged to develop autonomy in making small decisions.
A2 Teenagers often start to assert their autonomy by wanting more independence from their parents.
B1 Employees in this company have a certain level of autonomy in how they manage their projects.
B2 The new policy allows for greater autonomy for individual departments to make decisions.
C1 The government's decision to grant more autonomy to local authorities has been met with mixed reactions.
C2 The CEO's leadership style emphasizes giving employees a high degree of autonomy to foster innovation.
formal The employees were given more autonomy to make decisions on their projects.
informal I like having the autonomy to choose my own schedule at work.
slang I have total autonomy over what I do on the weekends.
figurative The artist's autonomy in creating her masterpiece was evident in every brushstroke.
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