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Definition of autonomism in English:

autonomism

Pronunciation /ɔːˈtɒnəmɪz(ə)m/

noun

  • 1Autonomy as a political system or principle; advocacy of or belief in the right or condition of self-government.

  • 2Biology
    rare Internal determination of the course of development of (part of) an organism.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From either autonom- or ancient Greek αὐτόνομος + -ism.