awtonomiya
awtonómiya with stress marks
autonomy
Usage Note
Awtonomiya is borrowed via English from Greek autonomia and is used in political, academic, and organizational contexts. In the Philippines it is especially associated with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and ongoing discussions about regional self-governance.
Examples
" Gusto namin ng awtonomiya. "
Natural Translation
We want autonomy.
Literal Translation
Want we of autonomy.
" Ang awtonomiya ng rehiyon ay mahalaga para sa kapayapaan. "
Natural Translation
The autonomy of the region is important for peace.
Literal Translation
The autonomy of-the region is important for peace.
" Matagal nang ipinaglalaban ng mga lider ng rehiyon ang ganap na awtonomiya mula sa pamahalaang sentral. "
Natural Translation
The region's leaders have long been fighting for full autonomy from the central government.
Literal Translation
Long already being-fought-for by the leaders of-the region the full autonomy from the government central.
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