autonomous

/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/

self-governing or independent

The autonomous car navigated through traffic without human intervention.

The car operated independently, making decisions based on sensors and algorithms.

Technology

technical

Operating independently without external control or human intervention.

Autonomous drones can survey disaster zones without risking human lives.

Drones with AI can navigate and collect data in dangerous areas autonomously.

Commonly used in robotics, AI, and self-driving vehicle contexts.

general

Having the freedom to govern oneself or make decisions independently.

The autonomous region has its own laws and government.

The region operates with self-rule and its own legal system.

Collocations

autonomous vehiclea self-driving car or robotautonomous systema network or device operating independently

a territory with self-governance

self-driving technology in vehicles

In tech, 'autonomous' refers to AI-driven independence. In politics, it describes self-governing regions.

Use 'autonomous' for systems or entities with true independence, not just remote control.

From Greek 'autonomos' (αὐτόνομος), meaning 'having its own laws', from 'autos' (self) + 'nomos' (law).

In technology, 'autonomous' often refers to systems with AI-driven decision-making. In politics, it describes regions with self-rule.

auto-

self

prefix

-nomous

law or rule

suffix

English Dictionary