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autonomia

autonomy

noun ow-toh-noh-MEE-ah Less Common

Origin: from Greek 'autonomia', self-rule

Also means

range

Usage Note

Autonomia means independence, but for batteries and vehicles it also means 'range' or how long a charge lasts (l'autonomia dell'auto elettrica). The plural autonomie is rarely needed.

Examples

"La regione chiede più autonomia."

Natural Translation

The region asks for more autonomy.

Literal Translation

The region asks more autonomy.

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