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AUTONOMOUS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word autonomous. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word autonomous. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for AUTONOMOUS

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self-directed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

self-governing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

sovereign
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

adjective satellite

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

• greatest in status or authority or power

independent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from external control and constraint

• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

noun

• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

• a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

adjective satellite

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

• not controlled by a party or interest group

emancipated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free from traditional social restraints

self-acting
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• designed to activate or move or regulate itself

self-contained
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

• in full control of your faculties

self-regulating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• designed to activate or move or regulate itself

self-sufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• able to provide for your own needs without help from others

self-supporting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• financially independent

self-reliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

Best Hypernyms For AUTONOMOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for autonomous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
independent self-governing self-regulating self-sufficient

Alternatives for SELF-DIRECTED

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