free, independent, sovereign, autonomous mean not subject to the rule or control of another. free stresses the complete absence of external rule and the full right to make all of one's own …

having autonomy; not subject to control from outside; independent. a subsidiary that functioned as an autonomous unit. (of a machine, device, etc.) able to operate with little or no human control …

AUTONOMOUS definition: 1. independent and having the power to make your own decisions 2. an autonomous organization…. Learn more.

An autonomous country, organization, or group governs or controls itself rather than being controlled by anyone else. They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous …

Definition of autonomous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define autonomous. autonomous synonyms, autonomous pronunciation, autonomous translation, English dictionary definition of autonomous. adj. 1. Not controlled by others or by outside …

Oct 2, 2025 · autonomous (comparative more autonomous, superlative most autonomous) Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently. synonyms .

autonomous, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Autonomous describes things that function separately or independently. Once you move out of your parents' house and get your own job, you will be an autonomous member of the family.

AUTONOMOUS meaning: 1 : existing or acting separately from other things or people independent; 2 : having the power or right to govern itself