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autonomous definition

au·tono·mous (-məs)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with an autonomy
    1. having self-government
    2. functioning independently without control by others
  3. Biol.
    1. existing, functioning, or developing independently of other parts or forms
    2. autotrophic
    3. resulting from internal causes; autonomic

Etymology: Gr autonomos, independent < autos, self + nomos, law: see -nomy

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