Autonomie/aʊ̯tonoˈmiː/autonomy; independence; self-government
Autonomie is a German noun that means autonomy, independence, or self-government. It is pronounced /aʊ̯tonoˈmiː/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Autonomien".
Definitions
1.the ability of a state, region, or organization to govern itself independently(politics; general)
a.political self-government or independence of a territory or community
Viele Regionen streben nach mehr Autonomie gegenüber der Zentralregierung.—Many regions are striving for more autonomy from the central government.
2.the ability of a person or group to make independent decisions or act independently(personal; philosophy)
a.self-determination or freedom from external control
Die Autonomie des Individuums ist ein zentrales Thema der Ethik.—The autonomy of the individual is a central issue in ethics.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Autonomie | die Autonomien |
| Genitive | der Autonomie | der Autonomien |
| Dative | der Autonomie | den Autonomien |
| Accusative | die Autonomie | die Autonomien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Autonomie" mean in English?
- "Autonomie" means autonomy, independence, or self-government. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Autonomie"?
- "Autonomie" is pronounced /aʊ̯tonoˈmiː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Autonomie" der, die, or das?
- "Autonomie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Autonomie"?
- The plural of "Autonomie" is "Autonomien".
- What part of speech is "Autonomie"?
- "Autonomie" is a noun in German.
