C1 noun Formal

autonomy

/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/

Autonomy refers to the capacity of an individual, group, or institution to make informed, uncoerced decisions and to act independently. It is often used to describe political self-governance or the level of freedom a professional has within their workplace.

Exemplos

3 de 5
1

Having his own car gave him a much greater sense of autonomy in his daily schedule.

Having his own car gave him a much greater sense of independence in his daily schedule.

2

The treaty granted the ethnic minority significant regional autonomy within the federal state.

The treaty granted the ethnic minority significant regional self-rule within the federal state.

3

I really enjoy the autonomy I have as a freelancer compared to my old office job.

I really enjoy the freedom to make my own decisions as a freelancer compared to my old office job.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
autonomy
Advérbio
autonomously
Adjetivo
autonomous
Relacionado
autonomist
💡

Dica de memorização

Think of 'Auto' (self) and 'Nomy' (law). It literally means being your own law-maker or your own boss.

Quiz rápido

The newly formed department was granted total _______ to manage its own budget and staff.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: autonomy

Exemplos

1

Having his own car gave him a much greater sense of autonomy in his daily schedule.

everyday

Having his own car gave him a much greater sense of independence in his daily schedule.

2

The treaty granted the ethnic minority significant regional autonomy within the federal state.

formal

The treaty granted the ethnic minority significant regional self-rule within the federal state.

3

I really enjoy the autonomy I have as a freelancer compared to my old office job.

informal

I really enjoy the freedom to make my own decisions as a freelancer compared to my old office job.

4

Educational theorists argue that fostering learner autonomy is crucial for lifelong mastery of a subject.

academic

Educational theorists argue that fostering student independence is crucial for lifelong mastery of a subject.

5

The board decided to give the branch manager more autonomy over local hiring decisions.

business

The board decided to give the branch manager more power to make decisions over local hiring.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
autonomy
Advérbio
autonomously
Adjetivo
autonomous
Relacionado
autonomist

Colocações comuns

grant autonomy to give someone or something independence
professional autonomy the freedom to make decisions within one's job
individual autonomy the ability of a person to choose their own actions
relative autonomy a limited or partial state of independence
struggle for autonomy the effort to gain self-governance

Frases Comuns

a sense of autonomy

the feeling that one is in control of their own life

full autonomy

complete independence without outside control

bodily autonomy

the right to self-governance over one's own body

Frequentemente confundido com

autonomy vs automaton

An automaton is a robot or person who acts mechanically without thinking, while autonomy is the power to choose for oneself.

autonomy vs anatomy

Anatomy refers to the physical structure of a body, whereas autonomy refers to independence.

📝

Notas de uso

Autonomy is highly valued in workplace discussions and political science. It is usually a positive trait, implying maturity, trust, and self-governance.

⚠️

Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use autonomy as a synonym for loneliness or isolation; however, autonomy describes the power of choice, not the absence of people.

💡

Dica de memorização

Think of 'Auto' (self) and 'Nomy' (law). It literally means being your own law-maker or your own boss.

📖

Origem da palavra

From the Greek 'autos' (self) and 'nomos' (law), meaning 'living by one's own laws'.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun (usually) Can be followed by the preposition 'over' (autonomy over something) Often preceded by verbs like 'grant', 'gain', or 'exercise'
🌍

Contexto cultural

In Western individualistic cultures, personal autonomy is often cited as a fundamental human right and a key indicator of well-being.

Quiz rápido

The newly formed department was granted total _______ to manage its own budget and staff.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: autonomy

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

Foi útil?
Nenhum comentário ainda. Seja o primeiro a compartilhar suas ideias!

Comece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente

Comece Grátis