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independence
1[in-di-pen-duhns]
noun
Also the state or quality of being independent.
freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
Archaic., a competency.
Independence
2[in-di-pen-duhns]
noun
a city in W Missouri: starting point of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.
a town in SE Kansas.
Independence
1/ ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns /
noun
a city in W Missouri, near Kansas City: starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails (1831–44). Pop: 112 079 (2003 est)
independence
2/ ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns /
noun
Also called: independency. the state or quality of being independent
Independence
City in western Missouri.
Other Word Forms
- interindependence noun
- postindependence adjective
- preindependence noun
- superindependence noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of independence1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“With its decision in September to suspend ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ from its lineup, Nexstar signaled its eagerness to concede editorial independence to gain the administration’s approval of this multibillion-dollar deal,” Wood added.
"We will operate in all areas of Sudan, whoever controls those areas, on the basis of our principles of neutrality, humanity, independence, and impartiality," he told AFP.
Bank Indonesia’s decision to hold rates despite government presence may signal its independence, and such participation is not unusual in other emerging markets, he noted.
Though farm life offered my parents a measure of independence that life in town didn’t, it was difficult then, and it remains difficult today.
Self-feeding, no extra cooking, your baby gets introduced to a wide variety of healthy foods, gains desirable independence, and you won’t bust your budget.
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