Independence Day

American  

noun

1. July 4, a U.S. holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

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Independence Day British  

noun

1. the official name for the Fourth of July

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Independence Day Cultural  

1. The primary national holiday in the United States, celebrated every July 4; the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Customary festivities include picnics; parades; band concerts; decorations in red, white, and blue; and nighttime fireworks displays.

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Independence Day

In his Independence Day speech in 2022, Modi called on Indians to fight misogyny.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

He expressed frustration with a perceived lag in the arrival of aid while the nation celebrated Independence Day with pomp and ceremony in the capital Jakarta.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

The timing of the march — occurring alongside official Independence Day and America250 celebrations — placed it within a broader national moment already marked by competing visions of American identity, patriotism, and public space.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Independence Day celebrations by carrying out detentions and house arrests, the American Embassy in Havana said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

“Everyone wants cupcakes for their Independence Day barbecues.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks