semiautonomous

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(-ô tän′ə məs)

adjective

granted autonomy with regard to internal affairs only, by a controlling nation, organization, etc.

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adjective
  1. Partially self-governing.
  2. Having the powers of self-government within a larger organization or structure.

Related Forms:

  • semˌi·au·tonˈo·mous·ly adverb
  • semˌi·au·tonˈo·my noun

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