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单词 independence
释义

independence

noun

in·​de·​pen·​dence ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s How to pronounce independence (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being independent
2
archaic : competence sense 2

Synonyms

  • self-dependence
  • self-reliance
  • self-subsistence
  • self-sufficiency
  • self-support
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Example Sentences

She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment. He has shown a fierce independence of spirit. A month after independence, elections were held.
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Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

independence

noun

in·​de·​pen·​dence ˌin-də-ˈpen-dəns How to pronounce independence (audio)
: the quality or state of not being under the control of, reliant on, or connected with someone or something else

Geographical Definition

Independence

geographical name

In·​de·​pen·​dence ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s How to pronounce Independence (audio)
city in western Missouri east of Kansas City population 116,830

independence

noun

1
as in autonomy
the ability to care for one's self children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • autonomy
  • freedom
  • self-sufficiency
  • self-reliance
  • self-dependence
  • strength
  • resilience
  • self-subsistence
  • self-support
  • self-determination
  • power
  • potency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dependence
  • reliance
  • dependance
  • weakness
  • helplessness
  • inadequacy
  • impotence
  • impotency
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2
as in independency
the state of being free from the control or power of another college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • autonomy
  • independency
  • sovereignty
  • freedom
  • liberty
  • liberation
  • emancipation
  • self-determination
  • self-governance
  • sovranty
  • self-government
  • enfranchisement
  • manumission
  • release

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dependence
  • dependance
  • subjection
  • subjugation
  • unfreedom
  • heteronomy
  • captivity
  • imprisonment
  • enslavement
  • incarceration
  • internment
  • enchainment
  • immurement
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