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autonomy
The state of self-reliance, independence, or self-government. It refers to the right to make one's own decisions and live according to one's own laws.
Viele Völker kämpfen für ihre politische Autonomie.
Many peoples fight for their political autonomy.
autonomy
In philosophy and psychology, a person's ability to think and act in a self-determined way, based on their own values and reasoning.
Die Achtung der Autonomie des Patienten ist ein zentraler Grundsatz der medizinischen Ethik.
Respect for the patient's autonomy is a central principle of medical ethics.
'Die Autonomie' (autonomy) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'autonom' (autonomous). If a region is 'autonom' (autonomous), then it has 'Autonomie' (autonomy).
Die Region hat lange für ihre Autonomie gekämpft und ist jetzt autonom.
The region fought for its autonomy for a long time and is now autonomous.
The word comes from Greek: 'auto-' means 'self' and 'nomos' means 'law.' So 'Autonomie' (autonomy) literally means 'self-legislation' or 'self-government.'
Die Autonomie der Hochschule ist im Gesetz verankert.
The autonomy of the university is enshrined in law.
'Autonomie' (autonomy) is a rather formal and abstract term. It is often found in political, philosophical, legal, and academic texts.
Der Aufsatz behandelt das Thema der persönlichen Autonomie im Alter.
The essay deals with the topic of personal autonomy in old age.
In a political context, autonomy is often combined with verbs such as 'fordern' (to demand), 'erlangen' (to obtain), 'verteidigen' (to defend), 'gewähren' (to grant), or 'verlieren' (to lose).
Die Minderheit fordert mehr Autonomie von der Zentralregierung.
The minority is demanding more autonomy from the central government.
In a personal or ethical context, autonomy is often used with verbs such as 'respektieren' (to respect), 'wahren' (to preserve), 'stärken' (to strengthen), or 'fördern' (to promote).
Gute Pflegeeinrichtungen versuchen, die Autonomie der Bewohner zu fördern.
Good care facilities try to promote the autonomy of their residents.
independence
Here, Unabhängigkeit means that a country is not controlled by another power. Autonomie allows for making one's own decisions and self-government, but it can exist within a larger state. Unabhängigkeit is appropriate for complete political freedom, while Autonomie is used for limited self-government.
Nach dem Vertrag erhielt die Region weitgehende Autonomie, blieb aber Teil des Staates.
After the treaty, the region was granted extensive autonomy but remained part of the country.
Nach dem Vertrag erlangte das Land seine vollständige Unabhängigkeit.
After the treaty, the country achieved complete independence.
