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French autogestion, from auto- aut- + gestion administration, from Latin gestion-, gestio performance +
'''Word:''' autonomy - ɔːˈtɒnəmi
Noun (plural autonomies) mass noun
:1 the right or condition of self-government.
:: count noun a self-governing country or region.
:: freedom from external control or influence;
:2 (in Kantian moral philosophy) the capacity of an agent to act in accordance with objective morality rather than under the influence of desires. +
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'''Ethimology'''
Buen Vivir comes form the terms 'Sumak kawsay' in Quechua, a term for "good life" or "plentiful life," an ancestral philosophy from the Andes and Amazon that emphasizes living in harmony with nature, community, and cultural practices to achieve a dignified, balanced, and spiritual existence. It contrasts with Western development models by prioritizing collective well-being, reciprocity with the environment, and the sustenance of traditional knowledge.
And form "Suma qamaña" an Andean concept that translates as "Good Living" or "Living Well," representing a way of life in harmony and balance, not only with people but also with nature. It is based on principles such as complementarity, reciprocity, and awareness of being part of a whole, seeking a full and satisfying life for all beings. +
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Comunalidad is a neologism form Oaxaca, developed simultaniously by Zapotec thinker Jaime Martínez Luna and Mixe leader Floriberto Díaz, the concept expresses a stubborn resistance to all forms of development that have arrived in the area, which has had to accept diverse accommodations as well as a contemporary type of life that incorporates what arrives from afar without allowing it to destroy or dissolve what is its own – ''lo propio.'' +
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Kurdish: Konfederalîzma demokratîk), also known as Kurdish communalism, Öcalanism, or Apoism, is a political concept theorized by Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan about a system of democratic self-organization with the features of a confederation based on the principles of autonomy, direct democracy, political ecology, feminism ("Jineology"), multiculturalism, self-defense, self-governance and elements of a cooperative economy. Influenced by social ecology, libertarian municipalism, Middle Eastern history and general state theory, Öcalan presents the concept as a political solution to Kurdish national aspirations, as well as other fundamental problems in countries in the region deeply rooted in class society, and as a route to freedom and democratization for people around the world +
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The term "ecoterritorial internationalism" breaks down as: eco- (from Greek "oikos" for home/dwelling) referring to ecological systems, territorial from Latin "territorium" indicating land or region, and internationalism, coined by Jeremy Bentham in 1780 from Latin inter- ("between") + national, meaning a political principle promoting cooperation between nations. Therefore, "ecoterritorial internationalism" refers to a political or social philosophy advocating for cross-border cooperation focused on ecological and land-based issues. +
The word "eutopia" comes from the Greek words eu (meaning "good" or "well") and topos (meaning "place"), combining to mean "good place". While often used interchangeably with "utopia," the latter was a deliberate pun by Sir Thomas More, derived from ou-topos ("no place") to mean a perfect place that doesn't exist, while also sounding like eutopia. +
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Jineology (Kurdish: jineolojî), "science of women," or "the science of women" (also known as "Kurdish feminism") +
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The word kaitiakitanga comes from the Māori word kaitiaki (guardian) and the suffix -tanga (abstract, or the practice/circumstance of something). It describes the concept and practice of guardianship, care, and protection, particularly of the natural world and resources, and refers to the ongoing process of watching over and preserving. +
The word Kotahitanga derives from Māori linguistic elements: 'kota' (one/singular), 'tahi' (together/united), and the suffix '-tanga' (a state or quality), to signify unity and solidarity. Historically, it refers to Māori unity movements advocating for collective identity and self-determination against colonial encroachment, and its meaning has broadened to encompass general societal cohesion and shared responsability. +
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The term "land bank" is a straightforward compound word, formed by combining the words land and bank. The word "land" refers to an area of ground, while "bank" in this context signifies a reserve or collection of something, such as a financial institution or a reserve of land. Therefore, a land bank is a "bank" or reserve of "land". +
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The term pakikibaka comes from the Filipino root word baka, meaning "battle of two minds," combined with the prefix pakiki-, which indicates participation in an action. Therefore, pakikibaka literally translates to "act of participating in battle" and is understood in Filipino psychology as collective resistance, struggle, and uprisings against a common threat or injustice. +
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The term "radical ecological democracy" combines radical democracy, which advocates for the fundamental rethinking and expansion of democratic processes, with ecological principles, emphasizing the need for societies to live within planetary limits and respect nature's integrity. It emerged from critiques of the dominant "development" model, calling for decentralized governance, localized economies, respect for cultural diversity, and a focus on human well-being and ecological resilience. The phrase also reflects the collective search for sustainable alternatives to current economic and political systems, drawing inspiration from grassroots movements and Indigenous communities. +
The etymology of "relationality" comes from the Latin root relatio, meaning "a report" or "a bringing back," and the English suffix "-ity," which forms abstract nouns. "Relationality" itself is an 1866 formation meaning the state of being related or connected, derived from the word "relational," which signifies something "of, like, or pertaining to a relation". +
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The term "social ecology" combines social, from the Latin socius (companion, ally, or society), and ecology, from the Greek oikos (house, home) and logia (study of). It describes the study of the relationship between human populations and their environments, with a prominent philosophical movement founded by Murray Bookchin arguing that environmental degradation stems from societal hierarchies and inequalities. +
"Sociocracy" comes from the Latin word socius, meaning "companion" or "friend," and the Greek root cracy (from kratos), meaning "power" or "rule". Therefore, sociocracy literally means "rule by companions" or "peer governance," referring to a system of governance by people who regularly interact and have a common goa +
The word "Susu" has different origins and meanings, including the Mande people and language of West Africa, a term of endearment in some African and Asian cultures, and the word for "milk" in Indonesian and other Austronesian languages. It is also the name of an informal West African and Caribbean savings club. +
Swaraj is a concept from South Asia, most notably articulated by Mahatma Gandhi, that literally means “self-rule” (swa = self, raj = rule). While it has been used in nationalist movements to signify political independence from colonial rule, Gandhi and later thinkers gave it a deeper ethical, social, and ecological meaning: not merely the transfer of power to a state, but the capacity of individuals and communities to govern themselves in harmony with each other and with nature. Swaraj emphasizes autonomy, decentralization, and self-reliance, where villages and local communities become the foundation of democratic life through direct participation, mutual aid, and subsistence-based economies. In this broader sense, Swaraj is both a philosophy of freedom and responsibility, and a practice of reclaiming dignity, justice, and sustainability outside the logics of domination and exploitation. +
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Ta Madok Maka (The Indigenous Karen’s Concept and Praxis of Reciprocity) +
Thimuay (also spelled thimuway, timuay, and thimuway, among other variations) is the name of the most senior ancestral leader among the Subanon people of the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Philippines. Less senior ancestral leaders are called "datu", just as they are elsewhere in the Philippines. Thimuay is equivalent to the titles "lakan", "sultan", or "rajah" in other Philippine cultures. +