independent

adjective
UK: /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
US: /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

  1. Not controlled or ruled by anyone else.

    1. I want to be an independent person. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became financially independent after starting her own business. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not connected with or influenced by something else; separate.

    1. They run an independent store. [ ] [ ]
    2. The study offers an independent assessment of the company's performance. [ ] [ ]

  3. Able to live separately and take care of yourself.

    1. My grandma is very independent. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is fiercely independent and does everything for himself. [ ] [ ]

  4. Thinking for yourself and not being influenced by other people.

    1. She is an independent thinker. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to be independent and form your own opinions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

self-governing autonomous self-sufficient free
independent noun

  1. A person who is not controlled by others and thinks for themselves.

    1. She's a true independent. [ ] [ ]
    2. Independents often vote for candidates from different parties. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "independent" in English means: Not controlled or ruled by anyone else., Not connected with or influenced by something else; separate., Able to live separately and take care of yourself., Thinking for yourself and not being influenced by other people..

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

Synonyms for "independent": self-governing, autonomous, self-sufficient, free.

Example usage of "independent": "I want to be an independent person.". More examples on the page.