independence
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
Example
“In 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire.”
Other meanings
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.
Related words
- financial independence
- Independence County
- independence day
- independence number
- independence war
- independency
- independentism
- independentist
- linear independence
- nonindependence
- postindependence
- preindependence
Where this comes from
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