1. Regions or territories that have the right of self-government within a larger political entity, while maintaining certain degrees of independence in local affairs
The country established several autonomous areas to preserve regional cultural identity.
O país estabeleceu várias áreas autônomas para preservar a identidade cultural regional.
2. Zones designated by a government that possess administrative, legislative, or executive powers independent from central authority
Autonomous areas within the federation have their own local governments.
As áreas autônomas dentro da federação possuem seus próprios governos locais.