Meaning
autonomous
- independent
In a sentence
Mia figlia è già molto autonoma a scuola.
My daughter is already very independent at school.
Sei autonomo con i soldi o ti aiutano?
Are you financially independent, or do they help you?
Da quando ha la macchina, è più autonomo.
Since he got a car, he’s more autonomous.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| autonomo | masculine · singular |
| autonoma | feminine · singular |
| autonomi | masculine · plural |
| autonome | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use autonomo for self-sufficient people or entities; indipendente is broader and often preferred for political independence or personal freedom from control.
- For jobs, un lavoratore autonomo means self-employed, not simply an independent-minded worker.
- It agrees normally: autonomo, autonoma, autonomi, autonome.