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Fourth of July!

Autonomy;

When I Googled the word “Autonomy” and I found the definition was on (Link: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autonomy)

1:  the quality or state of being self-governing; especially:  the right of self-government

2:  self-directing freedom and especially moral independence

3:  a self-governing state

Another word that relates to the word “Autonomy” is “Independence” which is: freedom from outside control or support; the state of being independent and dependence is an antonym for Autonomy.

The time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control (Link: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence).  This would be July 4, 1776 for the United States when the Declaration of Independence was signed.  America became independent and was no longer a colony of England.  The holiday is called Independence Day.  Our country became self-sufficient; “self-sufficient” is another word that relates to the word “Autonomy” because it means 1. Able to provide for oneself without the help of others; independent, according to The Free Dictionary.  (Link: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/self-sufficient)  Americans celebrate with family cookouts in the summer and fireworks are always lit up in the night sky.