semiautonomy

American  

[sem-ee-aw-ton-uh-mee, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm i ɔˈtɒn ə mi, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

noun

plural

semiautonomies

1. the quality or state of being semiautonomous.

2. a semiautonomous system of government.

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Etymology

Origin of semiautonomy

First recorded in 1945–50; semi- + autonomy

Example Sentences

Modi meets Kashmir leaders for 1st time since altering region: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with pro-India politicians from disputed Kashmir for the first time since New Delhi stripped the region's semiautonomy in August 2019 and jailed many in a crackdown.

From Washington Post

Long volatile, the predominantly Muslim Kashmir region has suffered growing violence since the Indian government last year revoked the region’s semiautonomy and increased its security presence there.

From New York Times

The Jammu-Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society in its 213-page report described “harms, costs and consequences of the digital siege in Jammu-Kashmir from August 2019” when New Delhi stripped the region of its statehood and the semiautonomy that gave its natives special rights over land ownership and jobs.

From Seattle Times

The Jammu-Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society in its 213-page report described “harms, costs and consequences of the digital siege in Jammu-Kashmir from August 2019” when New Delhi stripped the region of its statehood and the semiautonomy that gave its natives special rights over land ownership and jobs.

From Washington Times

Exactly a year ago, he revoked the semiautonomy granted to Kashmir, India’s only Muslim-majority region, breaking with seven decades of Indian policy.

From Washington Post