independence

[US]/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
[UK]/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. freedom from control or influence of others; self-reliance, autonomy.

Phrases & Collocations

fight for independence

declare independence

struggle for independence

independence from

declaration of independence

independence day

economic independence

war of independence

functional independence

mutual independence

linear independence

platform independence

independence hall

Example Sentences

the resolution on the invalidity of their independence declaration.

The struggle for independence was long and hard.

They will never voluntarily relinquish their independence.

they voted for independence in a referendum.

safeguard national independence and state sovereignty

Independence Hall, shrine of American liberty.

Mach number independence principle

Negritude helped to guide Senegal into independence with pride.

Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816.

This country gained its independence in 1960.

Mexico achieved independence from Spain in 1821.

We, the people of Indonesia, hereby declare Indonesia’s independence.

The district unilaterally proclaimed its independence from the national government.

a show of independence is its only hope of avoiding annihilation in next year's elections.

Thailand retained nominal independence under Japanese military occupation.

after independence Celebes was renamed Sulawesi.

The independence movement has been destroyed root and branch.

By making samyama on the independence of the Atman, one gains knowledge of the Atman.

After its independence India was proclaimed a republic.

Real-world Examples

As a result, humans have learned to respect feline independence.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in early July 2011.

Source: VOA Daily Standard March 2017 Collection

To their bunkers - while Pakistan uneasily celebrates its independence.

Source: NPR News August 2019 Collection

And one more thing—they respect our independence.

Source: Sexymama English Pronunciation Savior

This document not only marked the independence of America.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

But San Marino has managed to maintain its independence.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

Today, we celebrate our independence from Rick and Morty.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

This is to symbolize the independence of the House of Commons.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

From what country did Iceland achieve its independence in 1944?

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2021 Compilation

Which of these countries won its independence from Spain in 1811?

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

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