Synonyms of the word

autonomy

• n. Self-government; freedom to act or function independently.
• n. (philosophy) The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.
• n. (mechanics) The capacity of a system to make a decision about its actions without the involvement of another…
• n. (Christianity) The status of a church whose highest-ranking bishop is appointed by the patriarch of the…

independence

• n. The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control…
• n. The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

independency

• n. Independence.
• n. An independent territory or state.

liberty

• n. The condition of being free from control or restrictions.
• n. The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.
• n. The condition of being free to act, believe or express oneself as one chooses.
• n. Freedom from excessive government control.
• n. A short period when a sailor is allowed ashore.
• n. (often plural) A breach of social convention.
• n. A local division of government administration in medieval England.
• n. In the board game go, an empty space next to a group of stones of the same color.

self-direction

• n. The condition of being self-directed.

self-reliance

• n. The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.

self-sufficiency

• n. The condition of being self-sufficient.