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Autonomous (Adjective)

(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state".

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The new constitution established an autonomous region with its own government and laws.
The country's autonomous status allowed it to make its own decisions without interference from neighboring nations.
The autonomous city-state was a hub of trade and commerce, attracting visitors from all over the world.
The autonomous government of the territory was responsible for managing its own finances and resources.
The autonomous region was granted a degree of self-governance, but still had to answer to the federal government in certain matters.

(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment.

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The society envisioned a future where individuals would be autonomous, making their own decisions without the influence of a centralized government.
As a highly autonomous individual, she made her own choices and accepted full responsibility for the consequences.
The new business model was designed to allow employees to be more autonomous, working independently and making their own decisions about project priorities.
With her autonomous nature, she was able to navigate unfamiliar cities and countries without feeling the need for constant guidance or reassurance.
By the age of 25, she had become a remarkably autonomous person, self-assured and confident in her ability to make wise and informed decisions.

Existing as an independent entity; "the partitioning of India created two separate and autonomous jute economies".

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The country has been striving to establish an autonomous region that is free from foreign interference.
After the war, the province declared itself an autonomous republic with its own government.
The research facility is an autonomous entity, independent from the university, and is responsible for its own funding.
As a subsidiary of a multinational corporation, the company is relatively autonomous and can make its own business decisions.
The hospital has become an autonomous unit within the health system, managing its own finances and personnel.