🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

autonomia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: autonomia

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Autonomy/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O carro elétrico tem uma autonomia impressionante."

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As noun
  1. 1

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

    "The region was granted relative autonomy from the central government."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek 'autonomia', combining 'autos' (self) and 'nomos' (law, rule). Entered the English language in the late 16th century via Late Latin and French, initially referring to self-government or political independence, later expanding to personal and psychological independence.

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