Autonomous
Pronunciation : Au*ton"o*mous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr.
Definition : 1. Independent in government; having the right or power of self- government.
2. (Biol.)
Defn: Having independent existence or laws.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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