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independence

noun
in-di-PEN-duhns/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/

2 meanings of independence

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  1. 1
    self-reliancenoununcountable
    Being free from outside control or from needing support from others.

    Like a young bird that can finally fly on its own and no longer needs the nest.

    After college, she valued her independence and chose to live alone.

    The small country won its independence after many years of struggle.

    UsageSay independence from someone or something. A country wins or declares independence.

    Similarfreedom, autonomy, sovereignty, liberty, self-reliance

    Oppositedependence, reliance, subjection

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  2. 2
    financial freedomnounarchaicusually singular
    Having enough money to live comfortably without needing help from anyone.

    UsageUsually with a: a small independence means enough money to live on.

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Origin

It comes from the French word indépendance. You can also see it as in- plus dependence.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 2 facts