Au‐ton″o‐mous (�), a. 1. Independent in government; having the right or power of self-government.
2. (Biol.) Having independent existence or laws.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Au‐ton″o‐mous (�), a. 1. Independent in government; having the right or power of self-government.
2. (Biol.) Having independent existence or laws.