as in subjection
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Recent Examples of heteronomy
For this reason, the passage from Arab spring to Arab winter should be understood first and foremost as a narrative of self-determination, choice, and consequences, not as a story of heteronomy and external imposition.
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New York Times, 12 May 2020
New York Times, 12 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heteronomy
dependence
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However, after society grows an unhealthy dependence on the pills, Dr. Skinner vanishes.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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As a result, Japan’s overall dependence on Chinese rare earths has dropped to below 60% from more than 90% at the time of the incident, according to data provided by Argus Media.—
Sam Meredith,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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“Heteronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heteronomy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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