autonomy
intermediateB2/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ · au-ton-o-my
The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
Meanings
The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
خود حکمرانی کا حق یا حالت، خاص طور پر کسی مخصوص شعبے میں۔
خودمختاری
khud-makhtari
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Common Collocations
- national autonomy
- personal autonomy
- regional autonomy
Example Sentences
The country gained autonomy after years of struggle.
ملک نے سالوں کی جدوجہد کے بعد خودمختاری حاصل کی۔
Mulak ne salon ki jadd-o-jehad ke baad khud-makhtari hasil ki.
Personal autonomy is crucial for mental health.
ذاتی خودمختاری ذہنی صحت کے لیے لازمی ہے۔
Zati khud-makhtari zehni sehat ke liye lazmi hai.
Many regions seek greater autonomy from the central government.
بہت سے علاقے مرکزی حکومت سے زیادہ خودمختاری چاہتے ہیں۔
Bohat se ilaqe markazi hukumat se zyada khud-makhtari chahte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'auto' meaning self, and 'nomy' relating to governance.
Imagine a flag waving on a mountain representing a self-governing territory.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود مختاری کی ہوا دے ہمیں، اے چمن کی خوشبو!
Khud makhtari ki hawa de humein, ae chaman ki khushboo!
Grant us the breeze of autonomy, O fragrance of the garden!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آزاد رہنے کا صحیح طریقہ یہ ہے کہ خود مختار بنو.
Azad rehne ka sahi tareeqa yeh hai ke khud makhtar bano.
The right way to live freely is to be autonomous.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "autonomia" — self-rule
First known use: 19th century
The term 'autonomy' has been used since the late 19th century to describe self-governing entities and personal independence.