Autonomous
/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/noun
Having the freedom to govern oneself or control one's own affairs.
Did you know?The concept of autonomy can be traced back to ancient Greek city-states, where self-rule was a vital aspect of governance and identity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
αὐτόνομος
“Self-lawed, self-governing.”
Late Latin
Latin
autonomus
“Independent, self-ruling.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
autonomiae
“Of autonomy, pertaining to self-governance.”
16th Century
English
autonomous
“Describing a state or entity that governs itself independently.”