autonomía
English meaning: Autonomy (regional self-government)
Spanish Definition
(Español)El derecho o condición de autogobierno. El 'Estado de las Autonomías' de España otorgó poderes de autogobierno a 17 comunidades autónomas.
English Definition
The right or condition of self-government. Spain's 'State of Autonomies' (established by 1978 Constitution) granted 17 autonomous communities (including Catalonia, Basque Country, Galicia, Andalusia) significant self-governing powers. This unique asymmetric federalism model — balancing regional identity with national unity — is studied internationally and offers comparisons with India's federal structure.
Example
“El Estado de las Autonomías es el modelo español de organización territorial que reconoce las diversidades regionales.”
In English: “The State of Autonomies is Spain's territorial model that recognizes regional diversities.”
Synonyms
- autogobierno
- descentralización
Antonyms / Opposites
- centralismo
- uniformidad
Literary Heritage
“Que el mayor bien del hombre es la libertad.”
“That man's greatest good is freedom.”
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