Autonomist

Pronunciation: /ˈɔtoʊˈnoʊˈmɪst/

Autonomist (noun)

  1. A person who supports giving a region more control over its own affairs.
  2. A person who argues for stronger independence for a specific area from a central government.

Examples

  • An autonomist supports self-rule for their community.
  • The autonomist argues for self-rule instead of outside control.