La autonomía
Example: La autonomía regional fue clave para el desarrollo del país.
Definition
"La autonomía" refers to the independence or self-governance granted to a region or community, allowing it to make its own decisions and manage its own affairs without external control. It is often crucial in historical and political contexts, such as regional autonomy contributing to a country's development.
Etymology
The word "la autonomía" originates from the Greek words 'autos,' meaning 'self,' and 'nomos,' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' It entered Spanish through Latin and came to signify the concept of self-rule or independence. Did you know? The idea of autonomy has been central in political history, representing the desire of groups to govern themselves.
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"La autonomía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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