Antonyms — Select the option that best expresses the opposite of ‘‘AUTONOMY’’ (self-rule/independence vs. reliance/dependence).

Given data

• Noun: AUTONOMY = independence; self-government
• Options: Slavery; Subordination; Dependence; Submissiveness

Concept/ApproachThe opposite of independence is ‘‘dependence’’—needing support or control by others.

Step-by-step reasoningAutonomy (self-rule) ↔ Dependence (reliance on others).‘‘Subordination’’ and ‘‘Submissiveness’’ are related but not perfect antonyms in all contexts of governance; ‘‘Slavery’’ is an extreme loss of freedom, not the general opposite term.

Verification/AlternativeCommon pair: autonomy vs. dependence in policy and psychology texts.

Common pitfallsChoosing extreme or moralized terms (slavery) rather than the precise opposite on the independence–dependence axis.

Final AnswerDependence