Nomen

die Unabhängigkeit

independence, autonomy

Das Land feiert seine Unabhängigkeit.

The country is celebrating its independence.

Finanzielle Unabhängigkeit ist mir sehr wichtig.

Financial independence is very important to me.

independence ((from sb./sth.)) die Unabhängigkeit ((von+3)) The country gained independence from the colonial power.

to achieve/declare independence seine Unabhängigkeit erlangen/erklären Many colonies declared independence after the war.

die Autonomie (autonomy), die Selbstständigkeit (self-reliance)

From 'un-' (not) + 'abhängig' (dependent) + '-keit' (noun suffix). The state of not being dependent.

Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'ab' (off) + 'hängen' (to hang) + '-keit' (state). The state of 'not hanging off' something else.

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