Die Autonomie
Example: Die Autonomie der Region wurde durch neue Gesetze gestärkt.
Definition
"Die Autonomie" refers to the condition or quality of a region, group, or individual having the freedom to govern itself independently without external control. It implies self-rule or self-governance, as in the phrase 'Die Autonomie der Region wurde durch neue Gesetze gestärkt,' meaning the region's autonomy was strengthened by new laws.
Etymology
The word "die Autonomie" comes from the Greek roots 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' It literally translates to 'self-law,' highlighting the idea of self-governance. Did you know? The concept of autonomy has been central in political philosophy since ancient times, reflecting a long-standing human desire for independence.
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"Die Autonomie" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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