Self-direction

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition of being self-directed. uncountable

    "The terms “autonomy” and “self-direction” are being used more and more frequently in educational discussion."

  2. 2
    personal independence wordnet

Synonyms

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autarchyautomatismautonomycybernationfreedomhome rule

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"The terms “autonomy” and “self-direction” are being used more and more frequently in educational discussion."

Etymology

From self- + direction.

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