ADJECTIVE
autonom/aʊ̯toˈnoːm/autonomous; independent; self-governing
autonom is a German adjective that means autonomous, independent, or self-governing. It is pronounced /aʊ̯toˈnoːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "autonomer" and "autonomsten".
Definitions
1.having the right or power to govern or manage oneself; independent(politics or society)
a.politically self-governing or administratively independent
Die Provinz ist in vieler Hinsicht autonom.—The province is autonomous in many respects.
b.able to act or make decisions independently
Das Team arbeitet sehr autonom an seinen Projekten.—The team works autonomously on its projects.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | autonom |
|---|---|
| Comparative | autonomer |
| Superlative | autonomsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "autonom" mean in English?
- "autonom" means autonomous, independent, or self-governing. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "autonom"?
- "autonom" is pronounced /aʊ̯toˈnoːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "autonom"?
- The comparative of "autonom" is "autonomer" and the superlative is "autonomsten".
- What part of speech is "autonom"?
- "autonom" is a adjective in German.
