1. A country or territory that has self-governance and internal autonomy while maintaining some form of association or sovereignty with another state or international entity
Puerto Rico functions as an autonomous country with its own local government.
Porto Rico funciona como um país autônomo com seu próprio governo local.
2. A region or territory with the right to self-determination and independent administration of its internal affairs
The autonomous country was granted the right to manage its own economy and education system.
O país autônomo recebeu o direito de administrar sua própria economia e sistema educacional.