independence

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
2. (countable, uncountable) The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

Synonyms

freedom

liberty

sovereignty

autonomy

self-reliance

independency

self-support

self-sufficiency

liberation

self-government

self-dependence

swaraj

emancipation

individuality

self-assurance

self-confidence

self-determination

self-esteem

self-help

self-respect

self-will

separateness

separation

single

sole

solo

supremacy

wantonness

self-rule

ability to do without

lack of relation

freedom of will

acting as one likes

being free from want

daring

showing ability to do without

disinterestedness

free

🆓

free will

home rule

identity

impartiality

individual

irresponsibility

neutrality

nonalignment

prominence

segregation

self

Translations

indépendance

indipendenza

Unabhängigkeit

independencia

ανεξαρτησία

independência

Selbständigkeit

onafhankelijkheid

استقلال

independència

libertas

zelfstandigheid

istiklal

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

Etymology

From French indépendance. Analyzable as in- + de- + pend + -ence or in- + dependence.

Sentences

His growing independence alarmed both Basil Lekapenos and Phokas.

There were several battles with the Viet Minh , who were intent on achieving independence .