Autonoom
Example: Autonome beslissingen zijn belangrijk voor persoonlijke vrijheid.
Definition
"Autonoom" describes the quality of being self-governing or independent, especially in making decisions without external control. It refers to the capacity for personal freedom and self-determination, as in the example phrase: autonomous decisions are important for personal freedom.
Etymology
The word "autonoom" comes from the Greek roots 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' It literally means 'self-law,' highlighting the concept of governing oneself, which perfectly fits its philosophical use in describing independence and self-rule.
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"Autonoom" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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