autonomous

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aw-TON-uh-muhs

independent

self-governing

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

independent, sovereign

Antonyms:

dependent

Example Sentence:

The government formed an autonomous body to monitor the elections that will work independently.

Related Words

termination

ab-sizh-uhn

act of cutting off or removing

curse

uh-NA-thuh-muh

solemn curse; a loathed person or thing

indifferent

ap-uh-THET-ik

having or showing little or no emotion; not interested or concerned

austere

uh-SET-ik

one who practices rigid self denial; austere

pernicious

BEYN-fuhl

pernicious, poisonous

briefness

BREV-i-tee

being brief in duration; concise expression