Autonomy
Autonomy noun - The act or power of making one's own choices or decisions.
Devolution and autonomy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devolution" instead a noun "Autonomy".
Devolution
Devolution noun - A change to a lower state or level.
Autonomy and devolution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Autonomy" instead a noun "Devolution".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Left-of-centre party agitating for Cornish autonomy, in the style of Celtic region devolution.
Cite this Source
Devolution and Autonomy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/autonomy/devolution
Autonomy & Devolution. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/autonomy/devolution>.
Devolution or Autonomy. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/autonomy/devolution.
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