Heteronomy

Synonyms for "heteronomy" (24 found)

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Closest matches (5)

aristocracy autarchy autonomy colonialism commonwealth

Strong matches (7)

democracy dictatorship federation feudal system garrison state hierarchy home rule

Related words (12)

martial law militarism mob rule monarchy police state regency republic self-determination self-government theocracy tyranny welfare state

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derived

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related to

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external heteronomous law political power rule subjection

Translations

3 translations across 2 languages.

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Japanese

2 entries

他律 noun (being beholden to external influences)
他治 noun (political subjection)

Persian

1 entries

دگرمختاری noun (being beholden to external influences)

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