independence
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- noun
- /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
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independencia
- Israel has maintained its independence and self-determination through its ability to defend itself.
- gain independence
- achieve independence
- maintain independence
So Elrich is trying to have some independence from chaos, right?
- So Elrich is trying to have some independence from chaos, right?
- What's that story about US independence and tall trees?
- The Algerian war for independence divided France greatly.
- Beyond school work, dyslexia tears at the independence of the maturing adolescent.
- Success meant financial independence and financial success.
- So in conclusion, strive for independence, whatever that means to you.
- If one thing is now clear, it is that Indonesian independence will not come easily.
- It takes place during the War of Independence in Mexico.
- Well, what Moore did, Moore earned a lot of independence by going to Bryn Mawr.
- Well, you know, we all want to feel a sense of freedom and independence, understanding.
- In the wake of the Arab Revolt, Syria declared its independence with Emir Faisal as king.
- It's like that, but fiery FIRE stands for financial independence Retired early.
- And in relationships, we talk about how independence is significant in a partnership.
- And they have the Angel of Independence statue that was built when the Spanish left.
- And so because of that, yes, he will view your independence as a threat to him.
- And this is now a war for that independence.
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The Algerian war for independence divided France greatly.
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It's a symbol of our history and our independence.
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And now we welcome you to a new sense of independence and freedom.
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And in relationships, we talk about how independence is significant in a partnership.
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Well in that case, I guess it's time we celebrate your independence.
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"Mom understands my need for independence," she said, and added, "just as I understand yours."
Fiction book (1994) -
Our civil servants are here defending our independence and our state.
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If one thing is now clear, it is that Indonesian independence will not come easily.
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Finally, one of the biggest concerns older folks have is their ability to maintain their independence and self-worth.
Academic text (2011) -
On Thursday, Algerians marked 50 years since their country won independence from France, ending decades of colonial rule.
Synonyms
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Not having to do something a rule requires
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Being free from unfair rules or control by government
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A country's right to govern itself without outside control
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The right of a region or group to run its own government
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The right of a group or nation to choose their government
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A group or region that makes and follows its own rules without outside control
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Government by a country's own people instead of by a foreign power
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A situation where a region or country is not controlled by another country
Freedom from control by other people or groups
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
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A formal statement made on July 4, 1776 declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from Great Britain
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A national holiday in the United States on July 4th that remembers when the country became independent in 1776
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A historic building in Philadelphia where leaders debated and adopted the United States founding documents
A war from 1775 to 1783 when the American colonies won freedom from Britain
A war from 1821 to 1829 when Greeks fought Turkish rule to create an independent Greek state
A region that has its own government separate from the national government
A day Texans remember when Texas became a country separate from Mexico in 1836
A formal document agreed on 4 July 1776 that declares the thirteen American colonies independent from Britain
A war from 1775 to 1783 when thirteen American colonies fought Britain to become the United States
A war from 1821 to 1829 in which Greeks fight to become independent from Ottoman rule
How Independent
Surface Forms
Morphology
independence = independent (transparent) = in + depend + ent + ence
This is a standard noun formation from the adjective 'independent' meaning the state or condition of being independent.
Etymology
Independence comes from the parts in- 'not' and depend 'to hang on or trust', so it literally means 'not hanging on'. That's why independence describes being free from the control of others, for example when a country becomes free.