S0250900 (sĕm′ē-ô-tŏn′ə-məs, sĕm′ī-)adj.1. Partially self-governing.2. Having the powers of self-government within a larger organization or structure.sem′i·au·ton′o·mous·ly adv.sem′i·au·ton′o·my n.
sem•i•au•ton•o•mous
(ˌsɛm i ɔˈtɒn ə məs, ˌsɛm aɪ-)
adj. partially self-governing, esp. with reference to internal affairs. [1900–05]