Independent Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Independent? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words ending with Independent, Synonyms, How to pronounce? Related sentences, Antonyms, Words starting with Independent, Example sentences, Derivations and more...

Independent meaning

Word: Independent

How to pronounce: ɪndɪˈpendənt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

Example sentences: "The study is totally independent of central government"

2. Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.

Example sentences: "I wanted to remain independent in old age"

3. Capable of thinking or acting for oneself.

Example sentences: "Advice for independent travelers"

4. Not connected with another or with each other; separate.

Example sentences: "The legislature and the judicature are independent of each other"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An independent person or body.

Example sentences: "One of the few independents left in the music business"


Synonyms:

autonomous

sovereign

separate

individual

freestanding

nonpartisan

freelance

freelancer

free

on their own


Antonyms:

dependent

subordinate

staff


Derivations:

independency

independence

independently


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Independent in Other Languages...

Spanish: Independiente

German: Unabhängig

French: Indépendant

Italian: Indipendente

Turkish: Bağımsız


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