autonomous

S2 W2

BrE /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ AmE /ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/

adjective en → es

1 SELF-GOVERNING B2

having the right to govern itself and make its own decisions, especially without being controlled by another country or organization

autónomo, independiente políticamente

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  • [it is S]

Collocations an autonomous region · to grant autonomy

  • The country has been given full autonomy.

    Se le ha concedido autonomía completa al país.

2 SELF-OPERATING B1

able to operate or work without being controlled by a person, especially using computers and technology

autónomo, sin control humano

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is S]

Collocations an autonomous robot · to develop an autonomous system

  • The car can drive itself in certain situations.

    El coche puede conducirse solo en ciertas situaciones.