The autonomy
Example: The autonomy of the region was crucial for its cultural preservation.
Definition
"The autonomy" refers to the state or condition in which a region, group, or individual has the right or ability to govern itself independently without external control. It is often crucial for maintaining cultural, political, or administrative self-determination within a larger entity.
Etymology
The word "autonomy" originates from the Greek words 'auto,' meaning self, and 'nomos,' meaning law or custom. It literally means 'self-law,' which perfectly captures the concept of self-governance or independence. Did you know? This term was first used in political contexts to describe city-states in ancient Greece that governed themselves.
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"The autonomy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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