semiautonomous

[ sem-ee-aw-ton-uh-muhs, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. partially self-governing, especially with reference to internal affairs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiautonomous¹

First recorded in 1900–05; semi- + autonomous

Example Sentences

According to Mukasa, the Justice Ministry is still consulting with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, a semiautonomous government agency tasked with civil registrations, and has promised to reply to the AHCN.

From Ozy