1. A political subdivision of a country with a degree of self-government and autonomous powers, particularly referring to the 17 administrative divisions of Spain
Catalonia is one of Spain's autonomous communities with its own regional government.
A Catalunha é uma das comunidades autônomas da Espanha com seu próprio governo regional.
2. A region or territory that has been granted autonomy and self-governance within a larger state
The autonomous community has the power to legislate on local matters.
A comunidade autônoma tem poder para legislar sobre assuntos locais.