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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

autonomy

/ɔːtˈɒnəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does autonomy mean?

noun

The state of being independent and self-governing; the freedom to make decisions without external control.

Example

"The company's autonomy allowed it to innovate and adapt quickly to changing market conditions."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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