independence

noun
UK: /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
US: /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/

  1. The state of not being controlled or ruled by anyone else.

    1. Our country fought for its independence.
    2. Achieving financial independence is a goal for many young adults.

  2. Freedom from the control, influence, support, or help of others.

    1. She values her independence very much.
    2. The project required complete independence from external funding sources.

  3. The ability to live your life without being helped or needing permission from other people.

    1. He enjoys the independence of living alone.
    2. Technological independence is crucial for a nation's strategic autonomy.

Synonyms

self-reliance freedom self-sufficiency liberty autonomy
independence adjective

  1. Describes a situation or country that is self-governing and not ruled by another.

    1. Canada is an independence country.
    2. An independence inquiry will determine the facts surrounding the scandal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "independence" in English means: The state of not being controlled or ruled by anyone else., Freedom from the control, influence, support, or help of others., The ability to live your life without being helped or needing permission from other people..

The phonetic transcription of "independence" is /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/ in British English and /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "independence": self-reliance, freedom, self-sufficiency, liberty, autonomy.

Example usage of "independence": "Our country fought for its independence.". More examples on the page.