Heteronomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heteronomy is a noun meaning The political subjection of a community to the rule of another power or to an external law.
Meaning
The political subjection of a community to the rule of another power or to an external law.
More Meanings
- The state of being beholden to external influences.
- (biology) The condition of being heteronomous.
Word Forms
- heteronomies
Antonyms for heteronomy
Common opposites include autonomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterocracy, subimperialism, hegemony, monism, domopolitics, antisubordination.
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