French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Autocracy

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

Autocrat

A ruler who has absolute power.

Autodestruction

The destruction of oneself or itself; self-destruction or self-sabotage.

Automaton

A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being, typically operated by clockwork or other internal mechanisms.

Autonomic

Relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system, occurring involuntarily or unconsciously.

Autonomous

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

Autonomously

In a manner that is independent and self-governing.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.

Avalokiteshvara

A bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.

Avanguardist

A person who is at the forefront of new developments or ideas in a particular field, especially in the arts.

Avant-Garde

A group of people or works that are innovative, experimental, or ahead of their time, especially in the arts.

Aviation Transportation Administration

A governmental body responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation.