noun
independence
ihn-dih-PEHN-duhns
noun
1
Freedom from control, influence, or support by others.
"The colony fought a long war for independence."
"Getting a job gave her a new sense of independence."
2
The state of having enough resources to support oneself without relying on others.
"He valued his financial independence too much to move back in with his parents."
How to Use Independence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing free to govern or support yourself without relying on someone else.
Common pairings
declare independence
financial independence
fight for independence
Independence Day
Word Forms
independences plural
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Etymology
From French indépendance, built from in- ("not") + dependence.