Designation given to certain divisions within a nation that have a degree of independence, administer their own affairs, or are otherwise self-governing to some degree. The precise definition of "autonomous republic" varies from nation to nation, and is typically assigned to the division by the nation, rather than being assigned by an outside body. Examples of autonomous republics are found in the successor states of the Soviet Union, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
