autonomous

US /ɑːˈtɑː.nə.məs/
UK /ɑːˈtɑː.nə.məs/
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1.

having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs

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The region was granted autonomous status.
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The university operates as an autonomous body.
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self-governingindependentself-ruling
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dependentsubordinate
2.

(of a person) independent in mind or judgment; self-directed

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She is an autonomous thinker, always questioning assumptions.
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Children need to develop into autonomous individuals.
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independentself-reliantself-sufficient
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dependentreliant
3.

(of a vehicle or device) using artificial intelligence to drive or operate itself without human intervention

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The company is developing autonomous vehicles.
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Autonomous robots are used in manufacturing.
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self-drivingrobotizedautomated
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manualhuman-controlled
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autonomic nervous systemautonomous guided vehicle