Defn: Having the power of self-government; autonomous. Hickok.
AUTONOMIST
Au"to"no*mist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. automiste. See Autonomy.]
Defn: One who advocates autonomy.
AUTONOMOUS
Au*ton"o*mous, a. Etym: [Gr.
1. Independent in government; having the right or power of self- government.
2. (Biol.)
Defn: Having independent existence or laws.
AUTONOMY
Au*ton"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. autonomie. See Autonomous.]
1. The power or right of self-government; self-government, or political independence, of a city or a state.
2. (Metaph.)