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Definitions of autonomous

English

(of a city, country, or other area) free to govern itself without intervention

The copper mine on Bougainville, an autonomous province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), could soon be reopened.

English

automatic; done by machine, robot, or software etc and independent of immediate human control or influence

The event will feature autonomous machines such as drones, trucks, and cars.

English

independent; able to make his, her, or its own decisions

Because of the autonomous nature of your role under your contract of employment, the duration of your working time is not measured.