semi-autonomous
|sem-i-au-ton-o-mous|
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/ˌsɛmi ɔˈtɑnəməs/
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/ˌsɛmi ɔˈtɒnəməs/
partially self-governing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'semi-autonomous' originates from the prefix 'semi-' meaning 'half' or 'partially' and 'autonomous' from Greek 'autonomos', where 'auto-' meant 'self' and 'nomos' meant 'law'.
Historical Evolution
'autonomos' transformed into the Latin word 'autonomus', and eventually became the modern English word 'autonomous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'autonomous' meant 'self-governing', and 'semi-autonomous' evolved to mean 'partially self-governing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
partially independent or self-governing.
The region is semi-autonomous, having its own local government.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45