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⏳ Before freedom ⏳ Time before independence
pre-independence

pre-independence

5.6
From the time before a country is free to govern itself
  • adjective
  • /priːˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
translation icon : previo a la independencia
  • The pre-independence era was marked by significant political unrest.

Examples

  • The film explores the struggles of families during the pre-independence era.

  • Many pre-independence movements were focused on civil rights.

  • Many pre-independence laws were later revised after the country gained freedom.

  • She studied the pre-independence history of her nation for her thesis.

  • The film explores the struggles of families during the pre-independence era.

  • Many pre-independence laws were later revised after the country gained freedom.

  • The pre-independence history of my country is crucial to understanding its current political landscape.

Surface Forms

pre-independence positive

Morphology

pre-independence = independence (transparent) = pre + in + depend + ence

Adding 'pre-' to 'independence' straightforwardly gives the meaning 'before independence'.

Etymology

Pre-independence combines the prefix pre- meaning 'before' with independence meaning 'freedom' or 'not depending on others'. So, as an adjective it describes things from the time before a country became free.