Why do people call cars automobiles?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

automobiles are called automobiles because of what the breakdown of the word means

Auto- meaning, self

Mobile- motion or movement

These words mean that a car is self-propelled, meaning we don't have to push it.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

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Is there another name for cars?

Automobiles

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