Autonomy

Autonomy is the condition of something that doesn't depend on anything else.

In Eastern Christianity, autonomy is the status of a hierarchical church whose head bishop is appointed by a higher-ranking bishop, often a patriarch, who has no other authority over the autonomous church. This status is one step short of autocephaly.

In politics, a self-governing city or region, e.g. Kurdistan or Kosovo (not necessarily as a result of formal secession), is autonomous. True autonomy is usually a pre-requisite to separation or secession, however, but autonomy doesn't necessarily lead to separation. Autonomy isn't independence.

In computing, the peripheral that can be used with the computer turned off (like multifunctionals, to copy and fax), is autonomous.

See also

• Science and technology
  • Multifunctional
  • Autonomous robot
  • Autonomous system
  • Autonomous building
• Territories and organizations
  • Autonomous communities of Spain
  • Autonomous region
  • Urban autonomy
  • Jewish Autonomous Republic
  • Autonomous Orthodox church

Common misspelling and questions (FAQ)

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