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independence

/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

independencenoun

independences

Translations

After years of struggle, the country finally achieved independence from colonial rule.

Après des années de lutte, le pays a finalement obtenu son indépendance vis-à-vis du pouvoir colonial.

Definitions

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from control or influence of another or others.

After years of struggle, the country finally achieved independence from colonial rule.

The condition of a nation, country, or state which exercises self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory.

The declaration of independence was a pivotal moment in the nation's history.

The ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people.

Financial independence is a goal for many people as they plan for retirement.

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independenceadjective

/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a country's independence or self-governing status.

Definitions

Used attributively in phrases relating to independence, especially political or national independence.

The independence movement gained support across the region.

independenceproper noun

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A city or town in the United States named Independence; especially Independence, Missouri.

They toured Independence, Missouri, to visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.