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autonomous domains

[/ɔːˈtɒnəməs ˈdoʊmeɪnz/]
nounpl: autonomous domains
domínios autônomos
1. Self-governing territories or regions with independent administrative authority within a larger political entity
The country granted autonomous domains to its ethnic minorities.
O país concedeu domínios autônomos às suas minorias étnicas.
2. In computing and networking, independently operating systems or zones that function without central control
The network was divided into autonomous domains to improve efficiency.
A rede foi dividida em domínios autônomos para melhorar a eficiência.
3. In politics, regions with self-rule rights but remaining part of a larger state
The constitution established several autonomous domains with their own governments.
A constituição estabeleceu vários domínios autônomos com seus próprios governos.
Synonyms
autonomous regionsself-governing territoriesindependent zones
Antonyms
dependent territoriescentralized controlnon-autonomous regions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínios autônomos
Standard usage in political and technical contexts
Portugal
domínios autónomos
Uses Portuguese spelling convention with accent on the 'o'
Technical/Computing
domínios autônomos
Used in IT and networking contexts across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

self-governing units
independent administrative zones
decentralized governance structures
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