independence1
/ɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)ns
/noun [mass noun]
The fact or state of being independent: Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816 I’ve always valued my independence...
- We have just held only the third presidential election since we gained our independence.
- He finds this amusing, but plans to use his freedom and independence constructively.
- Schools could apply to become trust schools with greater independence and freedom.
Synonyms
self-government, self-rule, home rule, self-legislation, self-determination, sovereignty, autonomy, non-alignment, freedom, liberty
rare autarky
self-sufficiency, self-reliance, self-support, self-sustenance, self-standing
Origin
Mid 17th century: from independent, partly on the pattern of French indépendance.
Independence2
/ˌindəˈpendəns
/A historic city in northwestern Missouri, east of Kansas City; population 110,440 (est. 2008).
- countermarch
- countermark
- countermeasure
- countermelody
- countermine
- countermove
- countermovement
- counternarcotics
- counteroffensive
- counter-offer
- counterpane
- counterpart
- counterpart fund
- counterparty
- counterplot
- counterpoint
- counterpoise
- counterpose
- counterposition
- counterproductive
- counterproliferation
- counterproposal
- counterpunch
- counterpuncher
- Counter-Reformation