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Meaning of heteronomy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The political subjection of a community to the rule of another power or to an external law.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The state of being beholden to external influences.
    uncountable, usually
  3. The condition of being heteronomous.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Deutsch Fremdbestimmung Heteronomie
日本語 他律 他治

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

heteronormality heteronormalization heteronormativism heteronormativity heteronucleation heteronucleophile

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