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autonomous

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/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ · au-ton-o-mous

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

اپنے خود کے امور کو کنٹرول کرنے کی آزادی رکھنے والا.

خود مختار

khud makhtar

Synonyms

independentself-governingsovereignآزادخود حکومتیخودکار

Antonyms

dependentsubordinatecontrolledانحصاریتابعدبے

Common Collocations

  • autonomous region
  • autonomous vehicle
  • autonomous authority

Example Sentences

The region has been granted autonomous status, allowing for self-governance.

اس علاقے کو خود مختار حیثیت دی گئی ہے، جو خود حکومت کرنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے.

Is ilaqay ko khud makhtar haisiyat di gayi hai, jo khud hukumat karne ki ijaazat deta hai.

Autonomous vehicles are set to revolutionize the transportation industry.

خودکار گاڑیاں نقل و حمل کی صنعت میں انقلاب لانے والی ہیں.

Khudkar gaariyan naqal o hamal ki sanad mein inqilab lanay wali hain.

Some countries have autonomous regions to accommodate cultural diversity.

کچھ ممالک میں ثقافتی تنوع کو پورا کرنے کے لیے خود مختار علاقے ہیں.

Kuch mulkon mein saqafati tanawwu ko poora karne ke liye khud makhtar ilaqay hain.

Easily Confused With

autonomousness:Autonomous is an adjective while autonomousness is a noun describing the state of being autonomous.

Word Family

autonomy
nounخود مختاری
autonomously
adverbخود مختاری سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'auto' as self and 'nomous' as law, meaning self-governing.

Imagine a car driving itself without a driver.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "autónomos" — self-governing

First known use: 19th century

The term 'autonomous' has been used in English since the late 19th century, primarily in contexts related to governance and technology.