Eigenständigkeit

autonomy

noun EYE-gen-shten-dikh-kyt Rare

Also means

independence

Usage Note

Eigenständigkeit denotes self-reliant independence of thought and action. It is broader than political Unabhängigkeit, stressing personal initiative. The related adjective eigenständig is on the existing list. Rarely pluralised.

Examples

"Die Schule fördert die Eigenständigkeit der Lernenden."

Natural Translation

The school fosters the autonomy of its learners.

Literal Translation

The school fosters the autonomy of-the learners.

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