Definition of HETERONOMY

heteronomy

Meanings

Plural: heteronomies

Noun

  • The political subjection of a community to the rule of another power or to an external law.
  • The state of being beholden to external influences.
  • The condition of being heteronomous.

Origin / Etymology

From hetero- + -nomy.

Antonyms

autonomy

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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