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How do you spell Autonomous?

Correct spelling

autonomous

AUTO + NOM + OUS. Self-ruling.

Why is autonomous spelled this way?

From Greek autonomos, having its own laws. AUTO (self) + NOMOS (law). An autonomous entity governs itself — the word describes political and personal self-rule.

Common misspellings of autonomous

autonomusautonamousautonomosautonimous

Example

The region became autonomous.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "autonomous". AUTO + NOM + OUS. Self-ruling.
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