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autonomy

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au∙ton∙o∙my / ɔˈtɑnəmɪ ; ɔ:ˈtɔnəmi /
◙noun [U]
1. freedom that a place or an organization has to govern or control itself
• 自治，自治权;
【SYN】 independence
 »campaigners who want greater autonomy for Corsica
  希望科西嘉有更多自治权的活动家
2. the ability or opportunity to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else
• 自主能力; 自主;
【SYN】 independence
 »Teachers are given considerable individual autonomy.
  给予教师相当大的个人自主权。