Die Autonomie
Example: Die Autonomie der Region wurde im 19. Jahrhundert anerkannt.
Definition
"Die Autonomie" refers to the condition or right of a region or group to govern itself independently without external control. It often signifies political or administrative self-determination, as in the phrase: 'Die Autonomie der Region wurde im 19. Jahrhundert anerkannt.'
Etymology
The word "die Autonomie" comes from the Greek 'autonomia,' meaning 'self-law' or 'self-government.' It combines 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law.' Did you know that the concept was first used in ancient Greek city-states to describe their independence?
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