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autonomie

autonomy, independence

noun oh-toh-noh-MEE Rare

Origin: Greek autonomia

Also means

range (of a vehicle or device)

Usage Note

Autonomie has a dual everyday life: in political and social discourse it means self-governance, while in technology it refers to battery life or vehicle range — l'autonomie de la voiture électrique ('the electric car's range'). The adjective autonome and the verb s'autonomiser are derived forms learners will encounter.

Examples

"Les étudiants cherchent plus d'autonomie."

Natural Translation

The students are seeking more autonomy.

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