1. people who advocate for or support political autonomy or self-government for a particular region or group
Usage: political

Examples

• The autonomists demanded greater self-governance for their region.
• Local autonomists organized protests against federal control.
• The political party attracted many autonomists seeking independence.
• Autonomists argued for the right to manage their own affairs.
• The movement was led by prominent autonomists from the province.
• Regional autonomists formed a coalition to push for legislative changes.