De autonomie
Example: De autonomie van individuen is essentieel voor een vrije samenleving.
Definition
"De autonomie" refers to the state or condition of being self-governing or independent, especially in decision-making and actions. It highlights the capacity of individuals or groups to regulate themselves without external control, as in 'De autonomie van individuen is essentieel voor een vrije samenleving.'
Etymology
The word "de autonomie" comes from the Greek roots 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' Originally used in political and philosophical contexts, it signifies self-law or self-rule, emphasizing independence and self-direction.
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"De autonomie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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